Synonyms of deepened

deepened 1 of 2

adjective

as in aggravated

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

deepened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of deepen

as in intensified

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deepened

Adjective

There’s also a deepened patience and perspective. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

Yet a deepened group up front, including in the middle, left little room for Strome, who also started the season injured and has yet to find a consistent role. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026

Through deepened alignment across content strategy, channel mechanics and consumer engagement, the brand has delivered standout performance on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026

Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025

Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations. — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Verb

People reported that tensions between the brothers deepened after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Abiy’s persistent calls for sovereign access to Eritrea’s Red Sea port of Assab have alarmed Eritrea and deepened the rift. — Khaled Kazziha, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Where the two candidates diverge most sharply was over a package of police raises negotiated by Bass in 2023 that Raman said has deepened the city’s financial problems. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Chip companies pulled back some more as worries deepened about how long the frenzy over the AI buildout will last. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The developments frustrated the Ukrainian military and deepened fears that Kyiv's relationship with Washington is unraveling. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

The shift deepened the mistrust among immigrants in a county with one of the state’s fastest-growing immigrant populations. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

His lore is also deepened, the kills get more intense, all good stuff. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026

Clinton deepened Washington’s commitment to the North American project, extending a large loan to Mexico during the 1995 peso crisis to prevent economic instability from spilling over into the United States. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026