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heightened


Meanings
  • having an increased level or degree; enhanced in some way

    - "The new technology has heightened security measures."
    - "The concert was heightened by the presence of famous musicians."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88518409"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with heightened
heighten , tinten , stinten , minten
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. heightened

  2. hightened

  3. height'ned

  4. height'ned

  5. height'n'd

  6. height'n'd


Variants
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heighten , heightened , heightening , heightens
Forms
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heightened (present participle), heighten (verb), heightened (adjective), heightening (present participle)


Etymology
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From Old French 'haut' meaning 'high' and 'en' meaning 'in'; hence, 'heightened' means 'having been raised to a higher level or degree'.


Culture
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In various cultures, the term 'heightened' has been used to describe a heightened state of consciousness, awareness, or perception. For instance, in some forms of meditation, practitioners aim to reach a state of 'heightened awareness', where they are fully present and attentive to their inner and outer experiences. Similarly, in some spiritual or religious traditions, the term 'heightened' has been used to describe a heightened state of connection or union with the divine, the universe, or other higher powers or entities. Overall, the term 'heightened' has been used in various cultural and spiritual contexts to describe a heightened state of consciousness, awareness, or perception, which can lead to deeper understanding, insights, or revelations.

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