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• out-of-date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

Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters. — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Its license business also saw improved profitability per licensee, helped by the use of a broader range of characters. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

The figures highlight how improved investor confidence in the two years since the coalition government took office has been undercut by a deteriorating labor market. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Part of it is calling for improved equipment and training for employees. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

The hope is employee attrition and improved state funding would eliminate the need to make many of the cuts. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Engaging in challenging tasks significantly enhances learning, leading to deeper knowledge retention and improved problem-solving. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Increasingly, messaging from online clinics and influencers emphasizes wellness, athletic performance, longevity and improved focus. — Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Growing just 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, Mountain Snow™ is a compact variety of pieris with improved heat tolerance and a refined habit. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 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