Synonyms of accentuated

accentuated 1 of 2

adjective

as in concentrated

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

accentuated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of accentuate

1

as in highlighted

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlighted
• emphasized
• stressed
• featured
• punctuated
• accented
• identified
• foregrounded
• illuminated
• pointed (up)
• focused
• played up
• pressed
• promoted
• bore down on
• made much of
• advertised
• spotlighted
• publicized
• pinpointed
• boosted
• plugged
• overplayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understated
• played down
• minimized
• de-emphasized
• underemphasized
• toned (down)
• discounted
• disparaged
• belittled

2

as in intensified

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the foul weather merely accentuated my feelings of depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in emphasized

to make more apparent

unfortunately, the new bedspread just accentuates the dinginess of the curtains behind the bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasized
• reinforced
• deepened
• underscored
• enhanced
• underlined
• stressed
• brought out
• italicized
• strengthened
• amplified
• heightened
• supplemented
• augmented
• maximized
• enlarged
• magnified
• boosted
• enlivened
• beefed (up)
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• minimized
• diminished
• de-emphasized
• weakened
• understated
• subdued
• lessened
• toned (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accentuated

Adjective

That’s all the more accentuated in fields where there’s a large demand for labor and few people to fill those roles. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026

Verb

His skin, darkly suntanned after just one day swimming in the sea with his fellow factory workers the other Sunday, accentuated the whiteness of his open-collared shirt. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

With its distinctive, and complex, twin-star-design LED headlights, accentuated by lovely rose-gold detailing and more illuminated Maybach logos, the car does have a stronger, more individual face. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

The three challengers offered six speeches that accentuated the positive of their candidate. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

The Euphoria star channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a custom black Valentino gown accentuated by a Bulgari choker, studs, and rings. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026

The silhouette of this design, created by Victor Edelstein—one of her favorite designers—flattered her figure thanks to the black sash that accentuated her waist and the dress’s strong shoulders. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

At Dior, opulent volume played a central role, which was particularly evident in the fashion house’s signature Bar Jackets, whose sweeping peplum cuts clearly accentuated the hip area. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

His unpredictability appealed to the Astros, who have accentuated it by altering his pitch usage. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Her dress had a high-low effect that accentuated her legs and gave her matching strappy heels their own moment. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 July 2026