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• out-of-date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 Premier League has a range of bumper broadcast deals, domestic and international, in place until 2029, while UEFA has also struck its own new and improved TV partnerships, beginning next season and running through to 2031. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Details on how much the shot improved recurrence-free survival — the amount of time a patient lives without their cancer coming back — weren’t released. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 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

For outdoor workout tracking, Google's latest GPS software promises improved accuracy in tough conditions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Will Brockermeyer, Notre Dame, offensive line, senior Brockermeyer leads an improved offensive line that battled injuries in 2025. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

One, Benge had thrown out a runner in each of the previous two games and has demonstrated improved release and accuracy to go with his exceptional arm. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

An improved passing attack makes the Patriots more dangerous going into opening game against Hart. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

By the time the painting was returned to the Louvre—complete with improved security—the woman had become an international celebrity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Paul Taylor Sunderland Sunderland’s pre-season has gradually improved, as defeats to Liverpool and Leeds have given way to encouraging performances, and wins, against Wrexham and Lens. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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

The Eastern Conference has improved across the board, and as a result, so has the Knicks’ schedule. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

For years, Rivian owners have lamented the absence of captain’s chairs in the R1S, noting that the three-row SUV would be much improved with standalone seats instead of a bench in the second row. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 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

The red-hot Red Sox won their eighth straight and 10th of 11 and improved to 31-5 in their last 36 games. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Fundamental Questions To Ask CEOs and the board chair should think of the annual review as a self-examination into what is working well today and what can be improved for tomorrow. — James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026