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• out-of-date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

Boasting an improved rocket motor for extended range, the new interceptor is built to engage hypersonic glide vehicles and advanced aerial threats. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

This week, Maap, the Australian cycling apparel brand, has tapped Bamboo Rose for a PLM solution that integrates workflows and creates improved visibility across the product design process. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The challenges in the MedTech business may prevent the stock from seeing more multiple expansion in the near term, but improved execution and continued progress in the launch of Icotyde in the coming quarters should help. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

The improved jumper and strength are giving defenders another reason to worry about Traoré. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Hall and Woodford set about coming up with an improved model that took into account how consumers and businesses actually made decisions about whether to invest and spend. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The larger $109 CMF Speaker M instead features two drivers including a 10W tweeter and a dedicated 25W woofer for improved bass performance and better separation of instruments and singers. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

In a three-month experiment with patent lawyers, AI improved draft quality across the board. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Their current fibers measure about 1 millimeter across, but improved fabrication methods could reduce that thickness to tens of micrometers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

In the best-case scenario, those flaws can be worked through and improved upon as the Leafs settle in and get used to new systems and new teammates. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The city's plan includes proposals for safer streets, improved access to the South Platte River, affordable housing, and historic preservation. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Manning says his protection is much improved, but he's still been sacked eight times the last two games. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Relations have improved in recent years thanks in large part to China’s strategic competition with the US, and as Beijing looks to manage Pyongyang’s growing ties to Moscow. — semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

For years, Vaonis has improved and developed their Vespera models, but the announcement of the Atlas reveals a potential new direction for the company. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Although the food situation has improved since last year’s famine, Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid, allowing only a fraction of the daily 600 truckloads required in the cease-fire deal to enter the territory. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Israeli officials say that by then, the working methods and intelligence coverage had dramatically improved. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026