Synonyms of improved

improved 1 of 2

adjective

as in evolved

being far along in development

an improved version of the software is now available

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolved
• advanced
• higher
• developed
• enhanced
• high
• progressive
• late
• refined
• modern
• educated
• forward
• new
• newest
• grown
• civilized
• enlightened
• matured
• precocious
• contemporary
• latest
• perfected
• aged
• recent
• current
• full-scale
• ripe
• novel
• mature
• ripened
• full-blown
• now
• full-fledged
• up-to-date
• newfangled
• present-day
• ultramodern
• cutting-edge
• mod
• leading-edge
• supermodern
• new-fashioned
• space-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lower
• low
• primitive
• rudimentary
• undeveloped
• backward
• underdeveloped
• green
• rude
• immature
• nonprogressive
• undersized
• underweight
• savage
• early
• unripe
• uneducated
• uncivilized
• past
• unripened
• old
• obsolete
• embryonic
• primordial
• antiquated
• primeval
• out-of-date
• old-fashioned
• germinal
• antique
• outworn
• dated
• old-time
• antediluvian
• musty
• Neanderthal
• hoary
• fusty
• oldfangled
• passé

improved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of improve

as in enhanced

to make better

a little salt would improve this bland food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enhanced
• helped
• refined
• amended
• upgraded
• remedied
• enriched
• perfected
• ameliorated
• reinforced
• bettered
• strengthened
• remediated
• corrected
• meliorated
• intensified
• boosted
• rehabilitated
• revised
• reformed
• rectified
• reworked
• edited
• revamped
• refurbished
• redrafted
• emended
• fine-tuned
• polished
• fined
• fortified
• honed
• rehabbed
• retouched
• beefed (up)
• touched up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsened
• impaired
• damaged
• hurt
• injured
• harmed
• reduced
• tarnished
• spoiled
• vitiated
• flawed
• diminished
• marred
• disfigured
• blighted
• lowered
• lessened
• defaced
• endamaged
• blemished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of improved

Adjective

The overperformers The NWSL doesn’t have a most improved player award. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Jonah Savaiinaea has been one of camp’s most improved performers, and Patrick Paul and Aaron Brewer have the talent and makeup to become Pro Bowlers. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

But over the past few weeks, however, Klubnik has shown more poise and confidence, which has translated into improved play. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

These woes aren’t news to city staff, who met with residents last month to discuss possible solutions, such as new turn lanes and improved bicycle connections, that would be funded by nearby developer fees. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Tony Crittendon, the assigner of football officials for the City Section, credited the improved sportsmanship to players, coaches and officials. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The Panthers should have an improved offense to go with a defense that returns several of Texas’ top defensive backs. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

The loss of downside momentum relative to the SPX adds conviction to the breakout in price and supports improved performance from agribusiness stocks in the weeks ahead. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Areas of discussion include plans for improved parking; a review of community needs, public spaces, and recreation opportunities; the restoration of the facility’s docks; and the future of the nearby basin, channel, and Baby Beach. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic winners Brookwood, Roswell and North Gwinnett all greatly improved their positions with wins last week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Bera also urged the administration to ensure that the protections remain in place until conditions in Haiti have measurably improved. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

The Bay Area also improved its showing from last year, when only two schools from the region placed in California’s top 10. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

After switching to induction, our indoor air quality improved. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

But the point is that pairing a pitch-mix change with a change in the supporting numbers helps tell the story of how that pitcher has improved himself. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Mike Salmon's health improved so much under hospice care that he got kicked out. — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Earlier this year, the government improved tax structures to put GIFT City on par with global financial centers such as Singapore, said Rajesh Gandhi, Partner at Deloitte India. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Over 47 years, technology and the tools used in investigations have improved. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026