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• out-of-date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

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

OpenAI also did not include full prompts or run-time details for how their agents uncovered the proofs, and officials admitted in a blog post about the results that citations and written descriptions of findings could be improved in future releases. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

The latest drought monitor has been released, and while drought conditions have improved, DFW still desperately needs the rain. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

In a study of Babbel users by researchers at Yale University, 100% improved their oral proficiency in three months. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

The 4-2 Panthers will hit the road Tuesday for another Conference USA matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who also improved to 4-2 after escaping Kennesaw State with a 27-26 victory. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

At the same time, Kpler said on Wednesday, tanker traffic in the strait has improved significantly from a low point earlier in the war, bolstering exports from the region. — ABC News, 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

While senior running back/linebacker Derrick Pomatto continues to pound away on the ground, the passing game has improved greatly over the year, with senior receiver Keegan Castagnoli emerging as a threat. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026