Synonyms of magnified

magnified 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in enlarged

Related Words

• enlarged
• stretched
• exaggerated
• overstated
• elaborated
• padded
• embellished
• overemphasized
• inflated
• overblown
• embroidered
• overplayed
• overdrawn
• bloated
• overdone
• hyperbolized
• outsize
• hyped-up
• unreal
• unreasonable
• unrealistic
• grandiose
• overweening
• preposterous

Dissimilar Words

• reasonable
• realistic

2

as in intensified

Related Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• aggravated
• concentrated
• heightened
• emphasized
• accentuated
• deepened
• stressed
• intense
• acute
• intensive
• terrible
• exquisite
• explosive
• profound
• fearful
• dreadful
• frightful
• ghastly
• fearsome
• violent
• excruciating
• ferocious
• furious
• vicious
• fierce
• blistering
• heavy
• vehement
• heavy-duty
• exhaustive
• hellacious
• thorough
• almighty
• deep
• keen
• severe
• hard
• harsh
• rigorous

Dissimilar Words

• light
• moderate
• weak
• soft
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• decreased
• eased
• diminished
• qualified
• reduced
• moderated
• subdued
• toned (down)
• lightened
• lessened
• alleviated
• abated

magnified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of magnify

1

as in exaggerated

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerated
• enhanced
• colored
• padded
• expanded
• hyperbolized
• embellished
• embroidered
• stretched
• elaborated (on)
• amplified
• satirized
• emphasized
• overemphasized
• stressed
• enlarged (on or upon)
• overstated
• fleshed (out)
• hedged
• caricatured
• overplayed
• gussied up
• played up
• dressed up
• overdid
• fudged
• overdrew

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• understated
• belittled
• played down

2

as in elevated

to assign a high status or value to

his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elevated
• promoted
• lifted
• ennobled
• exalted
• enshrined
• enthroned
• deified
• aggrandized
• upgraded
• glorified
• dignified
• canonized
• heightened
• intensified
• raised
• praised
• boosted
• uplifted
• honored
• enskied
• idealized
• romanticized
• extolled
• sanitized
• lauded
• acclaimed
• sugarcoated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humiliated
• degraded
• humbled
• minimized
• demeaned
• depreciated
• detracted
• decried
• disparaged
• belittled
• abased

3

as in enhanced

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• deepened
• heightened
• strengthened
• consolidated
• amplified
• reinforced
• accentuated
• broadened
• boosted
• sharpened
• expanded
• stepped up
• redoubled
• emphasized
• enlarged
• augmented
• lengthened
• extended
• beefed (up)
• accelerated
• amped (up)
• supplemented
• maximized
• enforced
• exacerbated
• stressed
• quickened
• pointed (up)
• hastened
• enlivened
• aggravated
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lessened
• weakened
• abated
• moderated
• subdued
• subsided
• receded
• dwindled
• waned
• tapered (off)
• alleviated
• lightened
• eased
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

4

as in praised

to proclaim the glory of

imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• celebrated
• blessed
• extolled
• exalted
• worshipped
• lauded
• emblazoned
• hymned
• resounded
• applauded
• saluted
• cheered
• glorified
• complimented
• idolized
• hailed
• commended
• cited
• renowned
• deified
• chanted
• acclaimed
• adored
• caroled
• eulogized
• belauded
• rhapsodized
• flattered
• recommended
• touted
• cracked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blamed
• criticized
• censured
• reprobated
• reproved
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprehended
• reproached
• castigated
• lambasted
• chid
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magnified

Adjective

If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026

The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2022

Verb

Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The stakes are higher, the portfolios more complex, and the emotional impact of volatility can be magnified by legacy and family considerations. — David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In recent years, Engelbert’s communication style has been criticized and magnified by these players who aren’t afraid to air their grievances publicly. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026

These anxieties are magnified by other changes, even subtle ones. — Huong Le-Thu, Time, 22 July 2026

That transit could’ve magnified a tender conflict between your need for comfort and care and the need to stand up for yourself. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

The approval and absence of concessions have magnified speculation of Trump putting his thumb on the scales for Paramount CEO David Ellison’s plans to assemble a media conglomerate. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

That's all magnified when one or both partners are rich and famous. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 July 2026

For Swift, an increase in solar activity magnified this impact over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026