adjective
Uncommon
heightened
HEYE-tuhnd
Heightened (adjective) means Made more intense or noticeable than usual. Example: “Security was on heightened alert after the incident.”
adjective
1
Made more intense or noticeable than usual.
"Security was on heightened alert after the incident."
"There's a heightened sense of anxiety in the markets today."
How to use heightened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore intense, more alert, or more noticeable than the normal level.
Common pairings
heightened alert
heightened tension
heightened risk
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more heightened
- Superlative
- most heightened
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Rhymes for heightened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “heightened” mean?
The word “heightened” means made more intense or noticeable than usual. In plain terms, more intense, more alert, or more noticeable than the normal level.
How do you pronounce “heightened”?
“Heightened” is pronounced HEYE-tuhnd (/ˈhaɪtənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “heightened” in a sentence?
Here is “heightened” used in a sentence: “Security was on heightened alert after the incident.”
What part of speech is “heightened”?
“Heightened” is an adjective.
Is “heightened” a common word?
“Heightened” is an uncommon word in modern English.
