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

Retail sales slowed further, and the urban investment slump deepened in August, while industrial output rebounded on the back of exports. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

They mystery deepened when co-host Craig Melvin acknowledged Roker’s absence with little elaboration. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

The source said Iran dominated the agenda, an arena where the two countries have deepened their cooperation, including during the current Iran war. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Like many biographers, Hitchcock sees this physical ordeal as a turn of events that deepened Roosevelt’s character. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Funny thing is, their love only deepened and the couple was married in July, and both reportedly recited their own vows. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Reductions by other major donor countries deepened the funding crisis. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Neighbors were getting them too The mystery deepened when Scarpella learned several neighbors on his block were receiving similar packages. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

International institutions, many European governments, and public opinion around the world have increased pressure on Israel, and its isolation has deepened. — Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026