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

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

That same shimmering quality was further accentuated by Madison’s glittering jewelry pieces and accessories. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 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

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