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

That film’s formal rigor, matched with the horror of the live news reports as the situation stormed out of control, accentuated the incident’s brutality and bigotry. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Feather detailing accentuated the high front slit and hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Either way, Rahimi balances the character’s clear vulnerability with just enough ambiguity about his plans for the school, accentuated through Majidi’s restrained and naturalistic approach. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

The loneliness is accentuated by the jittery, dreaminess of his club beats for the headphones that make even the goofiest songs seem personal. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

The sedan features short overhangs and a streamlined side profile, which does get accentuated by the flat door handles. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

The joke was accentuated by the graphics over the host’s shoulder, which showed the old nun lost in the same reverie as Oliver. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Clooney accentuated the billowing waist with a cognac brown leather belt that was connected with gold hardware, breaking up the summery midi-length pleated design. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

There aren’t many straightforward solutions, a reality that is accentuated by Correa’s looming return. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026