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• out-of-date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

For some, the effort will pay off with improved health, safety and development. — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

From improved balance to injury prevention and even better thinking skills, there are plenty of reasons to work out your toes. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Turns out morning light exposure helps regulate the body’s internal clock and has been linked to improved sleep quality and mood. — Allison Palmer july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

When patients can access critical health information, they are better equipped to engage in care and achieve improved health outcomes. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

An improved interest rate environment could also open up more competitive rates. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

But while making three of six three-pointers Sunday and going seven-for-10 from the floor with two assists, Mañon showed an improved offensive game. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Each step forward in autonomy for surgical robotics must also deliver improved operating room efficiency and clinical outcomes that justify the complexity and costs of purchasing and maintaining the robotic systems. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Verb

Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said. — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

It must be judged by whether the conditions that allow the uninterrupted movement of energy have actually improved. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 June 2026

Somewhat surprisingly, the risks of dying from neurological diseases, such as dementia, were improved the most, declining by 27 percent. — Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026

Engineers also improved crew ergonomics, making long missions less demanding while reducing maintenance requirements over the vehicle’s service life. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Market conditions have since improved, with easing Middle East tensions and strong equity markets supporting retail trading activity. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026