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• out-of-date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

For some, the effort will pay off with improved health, safety and development. — Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The adjustment ring on the flashlight is additionally said to now offer an improved texture for improved grip and torque, plus its battery life is now 66% longer. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

But the new design didn't quite check all the necessary boxes last time around, so Flight 13 will largely attempt an improved outcome of the same mission. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026

The acoustics are much changed, but audiences probably will notice the improved seating and lovely lighting even more. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

The original Type 093 and the improved Type 093A gave the People’s Liberation Army Navy a more credible attack-submarine capability than earlier Chinese designs. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

His strong performance in South Korea, including improved plate discipline and contact, suggests meaningful adjustments at the plate. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable, so impact windows add peace of mind to the perks of improved efficiency and climate control. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The full rollout of the improved Apple Intelligence is set for the fall, when Apple introduces its latest operating systems for iPhones, Macs, iPads and the Apple Watch. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Verb

Although Spain’s beer culture has improved recently, with many new craft breweries, the beer scene in Belgium is on another level. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Things had improved since then, before spilling out into the open late last year when Saudi Arabia bombed a port in Yemen targeting a weapons shipment from the UAE. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 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

Understanding and processing of audio and image inputs has been improved too. — David Nield, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

For example, Unilever improved forecast accuracy from 67% to 92%, reducing €300 million in excess inventory. — Bohdan Savchuk, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The Sky, who had no players selected for the All-Star Game, improved to 7-14 with a 77-66 victory Tuesday. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026