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Meaning of heightening
The primary meaning of "heightening" is to make something more intense, extreme, or stronger.
Etymology of heightening
The word "heightening" originates from the Old English words "hēah" meaning high and "þening" a suffix forming a present participle, with influences from Old Norse "hæþa" to raise or lift
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something higher or more intense
Synonyms
intensifying
increasing
escalating
augmenting
enhancing
elevating
lifting
raising
boosting
amplifying
magnifying
exaggerating
inflating
expanding
broadening
widening
deepening
sharpening
strengthening
fortifying
reinforcing
heightening
aggrandizing
glorifying
romanticizing
dramatizing
sensationalizing
emphasizing
stressing
accentuating
highlighting
Definitions
- To make something more intense, extreme, or stronger
- * To increase the amount or degree of something
- * To elevate or raise something to a higher level or position
Usage Examples
- The music started heightening the emotions of the crowd as the concert reached its climax
- * The scandal was heightening tensions between the two countries
- * The use of special effects was heightening the overall visual experience of the movie
Antonyms
reducing
decreasing
lessening
diminishing
lowering
minimizing
mitigating
alleviating
easing
soothing
calming
moderating
tempering
softening
weakening
undermining
debasing
degrading
downplaying
downgrading