heighten (Meaning)
heighten (v)
become more extreme
make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
increase
increase the height of
make (one's senses) more acute
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
heighten (v. t.)
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
To carry forward; to advance; to increase; to augment; to aggravate; to intensify; to render more conspicuous; -- used of things, good or bad; as, to heighten beauty; to heighten a flavor or a tint.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heighten
heighten Sentence Examples
- The aroma of freshly brewed coffee heightened my senses, awakening my mind.
- The suspenseful music heightened the tension in the film, making my heart pound.
- The towering cliffs heightened our sense of awe and insignificance as we gazed upon their grandeur.
- The confrontation heightened emotions, leading to a heated argument.
- The unexpected turn of events heightened our curiosity and eagerness to know the outcome.
- The beauty of the sunset heightened our spirits, bringing a sense of serenity and joy.
- The looming storm heightened our anxiety as the winds howled and the sky darkened.
- The thunderstorm heightened the excitement of the football game, adding an element of drama.
- The unexpected revelation heightened our understanding of the situation, changing our perspective.
- The sudden danger heightened our adrenaline levels, preparing us for action.
FAQs About the word heighten
become more extreme, make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity, increase, increase the height of, make (one's senses) more acute, make more int
deepen, enhance,intensify, strengthen, boost, magnify, reinforce, amplify, step up, broaden
tone (down), diminish, abate, moderate, decrease, abate, lessen, tone (down), moderate, diminish
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee heightened my senses, awakening my mind.
The suspenseful music heightened the tension in the film, making my heart pound.
The towering cliffs heightened our sense of awe and insignificance as we gazed upon their grandeur.
The confrontation heightened emotions, leading to a heated argument.
