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• out-of-date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

As a result, surgeons may engage in improved treatment planning and more precise collaboration between the surgical team and restorative specialists, ultimately to the benefit of patient comfort. — Miami Herald, 29 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

With high suction power, an improved brush system, and the ability to scale thresholds up to 6cm, the X50 Ultra stands out as a great robot vacuum and mop hybrid. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Cut back catmint, hostas, and salvia in fall for tidier gardens, pest prevention, and improved flowering. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

But there’s no clear path to improved measurements after the Simons Observatory finishes taking data, since the next-generation experiment CMB-S4 was suspended indefinitely last year. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Images revealed on Wednesday show expansive dining rooms, bigger play areas and improved lighting. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

The talent of that group — combined with its relatively inexpensive contracts, which totaled a little less than $1 million this season — gives the Sky an improved foundation to build upon next year. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Its June 2026 update reported improved performance among some newer formulas, particularly those containing stain-fighting enzymes. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

While the ceasefire halted the heaviest fighting and humanitarian conditions have improved, the Israeli military has expanded its control of Gaza and now occupies some 60% of the territory. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Haddow, a senior fellow on public policy with the association, said he's heard numerous people tell lawmakers over the years how kratom has improved their lives. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

The Gentlemen improved some in its second week after the premiere of season two, rising 22 percent to 881 million minutes of watch time on Netflix. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

About 6 in 10 rural Republican voters say Trump has improved the national economy, compared with only about 2 in 10 independents and fewer than 1 in 10 Democrats. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Mental health symptoms and suicide risk among American high schoolers improved in 2025 compared to two years prior. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Johnathan Madruga rolled 258 and 246 games as Hagerty improved to 9-1. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Miami improved its run defense from Week 1 to Week 2, but this week will be its biggest test. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

The rain beats down incessantly, Lamb’s personal habits have not improved, and poor Cartwright is grieving someone close to him. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026