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• out-of-date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 AirPods 5 are redesigned with a new acoustic architecture, upgrades to adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) with 50 percent better noise reduction than the AirPods 4, and improved sound. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026

Its new Health Sensing System promises improved accuracy for higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Republicans believe Mike Rogers, who lost the 2024 Senate race by fewer than 20,000 votes, has an improved shot against El-Sayed. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Israel has earmarked some $6 billion in support for border communities, with funding for improved transportation to new employment opportunities. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026

This doesn't mean QBI won't grade Williams much higher this year with improved play. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The attack has renewed calls for greater safety in Lavender Heights, including improved lighting and surveillance cameras. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Notwithstanding that, which team is the most improved over the course of the offseason? — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Opposition is melting in Asia and Europe amid improved reactor designs and desperation for more power. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks. — CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

With another interested party, the financial dimensions of the deal began to shift and Sunderland improved their offer to the player and his agents. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The final drive ratio is shorter for 2027 to improve throttle response, and Chevy also claims improved aero performance, while opting for the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 as a stock tire. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

East Elementary and Monroe High School both improved from D grades to C grades and came off the state’s low-performing schools list. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Relations between Beijing and Cairo — the recipient of billions of dollars in military aid from Washington — have improved as China takes a more assertive role in the Middle East, analysts noted. — semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Before adding another person, leaders need to know whether the work can be taught, checked and improved without constant intervention from the founder. — Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Over the past several years, regulatory clarity has improved, investment vehicles have matured, and governance frameworks have become more established. — Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Ashampoo Snap has also improved to a more capable premium utility. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026