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• out-of-date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

These economies of scale have reduced waste and improved margins. — Todd J. Stein, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Megelin Red Light Heating Glove Red light therapy, in context of the hands, has been linked to decreases in joint swelling, improved circulation, and the alleviation of arthritic discomfort. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

That tropical expansion, with more sports and improved controls, dropped players onto Wuhu Island, which returns as the setting for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Labor negotiators generally seek pay increases and improved benefits. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Keegan strongly praised the main concourse, calling it an improved version of the one at the White Sox’s Rate Field, with more walking space and better sightlines to the field for fans going to the concession stands. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Only two other managers in history — Miller Huggins of the 1925-27 New York Yankees and John McGraw of the 1902-04 New York Giants — have come off full seasons and improved teams by at least 19 wins in back-to-back years. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Transit advocates say that money could be better spent on improved buses and other transit improvements. — Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

The researchers say improved pressure measurements could support the development of more efficient and safer aircraft and spacecraft. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Ravens are too good at home; the Titans are improved but still struggling to move the ball. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The existing driveway would be improved to separate arena traffic from police department traffic. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

If employees finish work faster but face more reviews, corrections, context switching or after-hours cleanup, productivity has not truly improved. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Job growth has improved from last year and unemployment has remained low. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Last week, the Chiefs improved to 3-0 with a 24-10 road win over the Miami Dolphins. — Pete Sweeney october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Allrounder Nitish Reddy was left out as India improved its pace combination. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

While the ceasefire halted the heaviest fighting and humanitarian conditions have improved, the Israeli military has expanded its control of Gaza and now occupies some 60% of the territory. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The Gentlemen improved some in its second week after the premiere of season two, rising 22 percent to 881 million minutes of watch time on Netflix. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026