Synonyms of heightened

heightened 1 of 2

adjective

as in increased

being at a higher level than average

there were heightened levels of lead in the drinking water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• elevated
• high
• raised
• up
• escalated
• extreme
• maximum
• jacked (up)
• peaked
• utmost
• inflated
• over
• maximized
• sky-high
• full
• overloaded
• overflowing
• oversize
• overfilled
• overlarge
• overfull

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• down
• decreased
• dropped
• under
• depressed
• receded
• knockdown

heightened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of heighten

1

as in intensified

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifted
• elevated
• raised
• uplifted
• boosted
• hoisted
• upheld
• hiked
• upped
• heaved
• took up
• picked up
• mounted
• rose
• perked (up)
• jacked (up)
• upraised
• craned
• ascended
• hefted
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowered
• dropped
• fell
• slipped
• pushed
• descended
• bore
• pressed
• plunged
• depressed
• dipped
• pitched
• sank
• submerged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heightened

Adjective

To this end, Sunnyvale Public Safety officers will maintain a heightened presence around the campus during the opening weeks of school to monitor speed, enforce traffic laws and ensure crosswalk compliance. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Money managers with sustainable mandates have warned that holding SpaceX would expose investors to an array of heightened risks that, aside from governance issues, includes stewardship worries as well as basic valuation questions. — Alastair Marsh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

This move addresses a heightened need for a starter after Shane McClanahan's recent back tightness. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Boston did address a general question about the Fever facing heightened attention. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Oil prices tends to rise during times of heightened conflict or uncertainty, but are prone to wild swings on new developments and as traders try to profit from that volatility. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Our business guru Dade Hayes notes that the Walking Dead renewal comes amid heightened investor scrutiny of engagement on Netflix, with question marks over ratings declines in the second seasons of original shows. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Forecasters warn of heightened risks of heat illness and large wildfires. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Verb

While every other Hughes film is grounded in ordinary everyday experiences only slightly heightened for comedic effect, Weird Science stands apart as his big cartoonish swing at a high concept sci-fi comedy. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

El Confidencial said the concern was heightened by Ceuta’s proximity to Fnideq, also known as Castillejos, a Moroccan border town that has figured in previous jihadist recruitment investigations. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The certification was delayed as Boeing addressed technical issues and heightened regulatory scrutiny following two crashes involving the larger Max 8 that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

This has further heightened investor concerns over the scale of Alphabet’s AI spending. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Though desirable to begin with, a need for a starter was heightened when McClanahan exited a July 30 start against Texas due to back tightness. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Intuition may be heightened, but projection and wishful thinking are no exception. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Shannon said mosquito activity is heightened this summer throughout California. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Certainly, your feelings are heightened and your focus on partners and close friends is stronger. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026