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Heightened means made stronger or more intense. An experience can be heightened by exciting music, a thrilling ride, or a beautiful sunset.

When we say that something has been heightened, it usually means that our feelings or senses have become more active and involved. For example, if a movie is heightened to make it sound more dramatic, the music might get louder and more intense. If a story is heightened to make it more exciting, the writer might describe the characters' emotions in more detail. The word "heightened" can also be used to talk about a place or object that has been made more impressive or striking by decorations, lighting, or other design elements.

How common is "heightened"?

Word heightened is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
Example: to heighten a flavor or a tint

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adjective

Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up

Real examples of "heightened" in context

See: Jason Momoa & Hera Hilmar on Apple TV's Post-Apocalyptic Series

Interview

Not having vision, you're going to be heightened in other senses. And so just being that ultimate warrior of having all these senses heightened.

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