Synonyms for

Heightened

Verb / ˈhaɪtʌnd / Another word for heightened — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

intensify sharpen raise enhance compound deepen heighten rise

Synonyms by register

Formal

intensified amplified increased elevated

Informal

stepped up turned up ramped up

Literary

magnified exalted

Antonyms

lowered reduced decreased lessened diminished dampened

Common collocations

  • heightened awareness
  • heightened senses
  • heightened security
  • heightened emotions
  • heightened risk
  • heightened tension
  • heightened activity

Word family

noun height
verb heighten
adjective high
adverb highly

Usage note

Often used to describe an increase in intensity, awareness, or emotion. It implies a more significant or noticeable increase than simply 'increased'.

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