Synonyms of enhanced

enhanced 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in intensified

Related Words

• intensified
• magnified
• aggravated
• heightened
• concentrated
• emphasized
• accentuated
• deepened
• intensive
• intense
• stressed
• exquisite
• explosive
• acute
• profound
• terrible
• heavy-duty
• violent
• fearsome
• ferocious
• blistering
• ghastly
• fearful
• furious
• dreadful
• thorough
• vicious
• fierce
• heavy
• exhaustive
• keen
• frightful
• excruciating
• vehement
• deep
• almighty
• rigorous
• hellacious
• severe
• hard
• harsh

Dissimilar Words

• light
• moderate
• soft
• weak
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• decreased
• qualified
• eased
• reduced
• diminished
• moderated
• subdued
• toned (down)
• lightened
• alleviated
• lessened
• abated

2

as in enlightened

Related Words

• enlightened
• civilized
• grown
• matured
• educated
• perfected
• modern
• aged
• recent
• ripened
• ripe
• contemporary
• mature
• latest
• current
• new
• improved
• up-to-date
• newest
• novel
• now
• newfangled
• present-day
• higher
• ultramodern
• cutting-edge
• leading-edge
• mod
• full-scale
• developed
• evolved
• advanced
• supermodern
• precocious
• new-fashioned
• full-blown
• full-fledged
• space-age
• progressive
• refined
• late
• forward
• high

Dissimilar Words

• lower
• primitive
• low
• rudimentary
• undeveloped
• backward
• underdeveloped
• green
• rude
• immature
• nonprogressive
• undersized
• savage
• early
• unripe
• underweight
• unripened
• uneducated
• uncivilized
• primordial
• embryonic
• past
• primeval
• old
• obsolete
• antiquated
• germinal
• antique
• old-fashioned
• out-of-date
• old-time
• dated
• antediluvian
• outworn
• Neanderthal
• hoary
• musty
• fusty
• oldfangled
• passé

enhanced

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enhance

1

as in improved

to make better

some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improved
• refined
• enriched
• upgraded
• amended
• ameliorated
• perfected
• helped
• remedied
• bettered
• reinforced
• meliorated
• remediated
• strengthened
• intensified
• corrected
• revised
• rectified
• rehabilitated
• reworked
• reformed
• edited
• revamped
• refurbished
• boosted
• emended
• fine-tuned
• redrafted
• polished
• fortified
• honed
• fined
• retouched
• rehabbed
• beefed (up)
• touched up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsened
• impaired
• damaged
• hurt
• injured
• harmed
• reduced
• tarnished
• spoiled
• vitiated
• diminished
• flawed
• disfigured
• marred
• blighted
• lowered
• lessened
• defaced
• endamaged
• blemished

2

as in heightened

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensified
• heightened
• deepened
• strengthened
• consolidated
• reinforced
• broadened
• boosted
• expanded
• amplified
• accentuated
• stepped up
• augmented
• sharpened
• redoubled
• magnified
• extended
• emphasized
• lengthened
• accelerated
• enforced
• enlarged
• beefed (up)
• maximized
• supplemented
• amped (up)
• enlivened
• hastened
• quickened
• pointed (up)
• stressed
• exacerbated
• aggravated
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• weakened
• moderated
• lessened
• abated
• subdued
• subsided
• waned
• tapered (off)
• receded
• dwindled
• alleviated
• lightened
• eased
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

3

as in sweetened

to make more desirable

leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improved
• sweetened
• spruced
• candied
• enriched
• ameliorated
• dressed up
• meliorated
• tricked
• embellished
• souped up
• cosmeticized
• dolled up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enhanced

Adjective

While traditional geothermal projects required specific reservoirs, in enhanced geothermal systems companies are creating their own reservoirs. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Its vibrant Liquid Retina display provides precise color accuracy for graphic design, photo editing, and 4K video playback, while enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities streamline everyday writing and workflows. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

The attack reportedly damaged components of an enhanced security system located on each window. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Several California universities have paused international students’ applications to pursue off-campus internships after the federal government issued guidance last month urging enhanced scrutiny of these work authorizations. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Dubbed High Aspect Ratio Flat Fiber (HARFF), the new platform achieved up to 1,000 times greater pressure sensitivity in one comparison, while another version filled with metal demonstrated enhanced temperature sensing. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Given the stepper’s sock-like feel, you’ll be seriously surprised by its enhanced propulsion action and softness that never comes at the cost of responsiveness. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

The University of Cincinnati contributes over $1 million annually to fund enhanced policing in surrounding neighborhoods. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026

The move comes after all three services surpassed 45 million monthly users in the EU, the threshold for enhanced scrutiny under the DSA. — Barbara Moens, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

The new red zone will see local police presence enhanced around the clock alongside a military presence. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

The buttery base is a simple shortbread enhanced with peanut butter. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

The Armenian Lebanese interior designer began collaborating with the company in 2020 and most recently enhanced the firm’s Piano Nobile within its historic Via Montenapoleone 23 address in 2024. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Indeed, while the architectural team renovated the cabin’s interior, a local landscape architect enhanced the property’s surrounding natural beauty. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode. — New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Silver Palace's presentation is enhanced by a low, off-center, third-person camera perspective. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026