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

Then proceeded to apply my lipstick in a way that accentuated my Cupid's bow. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Another is a Nordic installation built in tribute to women killed in witch trials, which feels terrifying to walk through — a kind of infinitude accentuated by Franz Lustig’s 3D cinematography. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

In the photos, Duggar can be seen wearing a long white dress that accentuated her growing belly. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

The anticipation is accentuated by how little is known about the project, including the opening timeframe which hasn't been officially disclosed since the park was announced in May last year. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Pecko’s arrival Tuesday afternoon accentuated how far Imai has fallen in the team’s pitching hierarchy. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The strapless column gown featured an intricate, geometric design embellished with pearls that beautifully accentuated her silhouette. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026