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Heightened: meaning, definitions and examples

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heightened

 

[ ˈhaɪtnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

increased state

Heightened refers to an increased or intensified state of something. It can denote a rise in quality, level, or emotion. For example, one might feel heightened excitement at a concert or experience heightened awareness in a stressful situation. This term is often used to describe the amplification of feelings, senses, or conditions and suggests a more pronounced or extreme version of the original state.

Synonyms

amplified, augmented, enhanced, increased, intensified

Examples of usage

  • She felt a heightened sense of anxiety before the presentation.
  • The heightened security measures were implemented after the threat.
  • His heightened enthusiasm was contagious among the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "heightened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentado

🇮🇳 बढ़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 erhöht

🇮🇩 meningkat

🇺🇦 підвищений

🇵🇱 zwiększony

🇯🇵 高まった

🇫🇷 élevé

🇪🇸 aumentado

🇹🇷 artmış

🇰🇷 높아진

🇸🇦 مرتفع

🇨🇿 zvýšený

🇸🇰 zvýšený

🇨🇳 提高的

🇸🇮 povišan

🇮🇸 aukinnt

🇰🇿 жоғарылаған

🇬🇪 მაღალმიღწეული

🇦🇿 artırılmış

🇲🇽 aumentado

Etymology

The word 'heightened' originates from the Middle English word 'heghte', which means height or elevation. It is derived from the Old English 'hēah', meaning high, and the suffix '-en', which is used to form verbs indicating the action of becoming. Over time, the term evolved from its verb form 'heighten', meaning to make higher, to an adjective denoting a state of being elevated or intensified. The word emphasizes a progression toward a greater degree, often related to emotions, physical sensations, or conditions, and is used in various contexts from psychological states to physical environments. The concept of height has always been associated with superiority and elevation, both literally and metaphorically.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,477 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.