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• out-of-date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

The policy shift is widely credited with improved power generation, including a sharp rise in renewable energy, that has reduced the pressure on state power utility Eskom and helped end loadshedding. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Over time, an improved National Climate Assessment would build a searchable library of practical and relatable case studies of climate risk-management decisions. — Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

After a rocky rookie season, Maluach looked like one of the most improved players in Vegas. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Tandem cells protect the perovskite layer The study also showed that the improved organic solar cells protect the perovskite layer in n-i-p inorganic perovskite-organic tandem solar cells. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Schmerelson said the board’s past spending was a calculated move to invest in students, something that has paid off in improved student achievement. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Tracking data in and of itself can often a first step to improved health. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Major carriers, most notably and successfully United and Delta Air Lines, have spent years persuading customers to pay more for tickets by investing in much improved services. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026

For 2025, the Taos was appreciably updated — more horsepower and improved interior and exterior styling. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Verb

The more important questions are whether customer outcomes improved, whether employees became more effective, whether the business became more adaptable and whether new value was created because of the technology. — Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The steaks improved with each visit, but purists may want to stick to the Japanese Wagyu. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Lake Worth has improved those percentages in both subjects each year since 2023. — Samuel O’Neal 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The measures came after a social media restriction trial demonstrated positive results with teens saying an overnight curfew improved sleep and concentration. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 July 2026

But, for 2026 anyway, the conference has improved what had been a serpentine system. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

By contrast, Thailand and the Philippines have improved their standing in these regards. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

For indoor workouts, Apple has improved distance tracking on treadmills. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Barkley, who has improved his golf game considerably over the years, is not among the favorites to win the tournament. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026