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• out-of-date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

Triumph has also tweaked the first three gearbox ratios as well, aiming to deliver stronger acceleration and improved drive where riders are likely to use it most. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

The district has seen three consecutive years of improved performance, but most students are still below grade level, school board agenda documents show. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

The biggest audio change is an improved microphone array with six mics instead of five. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

The possibly single and ready to mingle ball coach has a college football season to get through and an improved team to coach. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has defended the Games’ economic benefits, pointing to improved infrastructure, contracts for Senegalese companies and training for young people. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Deep sensing can therefore contribute to early threat identification, intelligence preparation, operational planning and improved coordination between different military components. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

The company said the lower loss was driven primarily by higher delivery volumes and an improved per-unit margin. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Improving the strength of this muscle thereby carries over into improved balance and performance in daily movements. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

The researchers further found that UQ-DAAAM improved the accuracy of answers to questions about objects, their locations, and when the robot last encountered them. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Researchers in China found that repeatedly applying gentle pressure to the shinbones of elderly mice improved their strength, coordination, and performance on memory tests. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

When asked what part of her golf game has improved the most since last year, Layla Phillips cited mental toughness. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Not many from the Sens’ moves made during an eventful offseason, though Ersson has improved. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

In October, the World Bank reported that supported detection timelines in the DRC had improved. — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Over recent months, several production sources have enthusiastically talked to Deadline about how the plethora of services has improved the unscripted sector, so what does Jain think of his rivals? — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Just know, going into it, that the display is largely responsible for this price hike, and that the thinner, lighter, and more thermally improved design is a welcome bonus. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Now the Chiefs need to regroup for a Denver team that has improved since their first meeting in the season opener. — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026