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HEIGHTENED

(verb, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Heightened.

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Heightened - as a verb

Become more extreme

Example: "The tension heightened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rise

Make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity

Example: "Heightened interest"

Increase the level of

Example: "This will enhance your enjoyment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enhanceraise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Increase the height of

Example: "The athletes kept jumping over the steadily heightened bars"

Make (one's senses) more acute

Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more intense, stronger, or more marked

Example: "The efforts were intensified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compounddeepenintensify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heightened - as an adjective

Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up

Example Sentences

"The heightened security measures made passengers feel safer at the airport."
"The heightened emotions in the room were palpable."
"After the earthquake, there was a heightened sense of fear among the residents."
"The heightened level of competition pushed the athletes to perform better."
"The heightened awareness of climate change led to increased conservation efforts."
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Word Game Points

Is HEIGHTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heightened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEIGHTENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is HEIGHTENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heightened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEIGHTENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HEIGHTENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heightened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEIGHTENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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