verb
definition
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
definition
To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
example
to heighten a flavor or a tint
adjective
definition
Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up
Examples of heightened in a Sentence
I'd put all of us at a heightened risk with my call.
In winter the effect is heightened by the snow which caps all the higher peaks.
The outer surface of many of the species presents likewise the most exquisite sculpture, heightened by brilliant shades, or spots of green, red, yellow and bluish black.
These dramas, which deal with religious and historical subjects, are of Indian origin, and somewhat resemble the mystery-plays of medieval Europe, a resemblance heightened by the introduction, due to Spanish missionaries, of Christian saints and heroes such asCharlemagne.
One aspect of this derangement, named by Luciani astasia, is a tremor heightened by or only appearing when the muscles enter upon action - "intention tremor."
Many of his eccentricities, both of conduct and opinion, appear less remarkable to us than they did to his contemporaries; moreover, he seems to have heightened the impression of them by his humorous sallies in their defence.
Its central point, however, was still the primitive statue-base, now enlarged and heightened.
He/she has a heightened sense of self-worth and may begin talking rapidly as the mind races from one idea to the next.
Feeling comfortable and delighting in all of their senses brings a heightened sense of passion to Taureans.
She slowed, hating that she no longer had the heightened senses of a deity.
The rising agitation on the subject, fomented for their own purposes by the rabid Aristotelians of the schools, was heightened rather than allayed by these manifestoes, and on the fourth Sunday of the following Advent found a voice in the pulpit of Santa Maria Novella.
In deep hypnosis a subject may spontaneously access these heightened faculties but it can also be induced by suggestion.
In a few cases your heightened metabolic rate may cause a slight tickling sensation in the stomach.
This heightened tolerance also means that your body has started becoming dependent on the drug and will suffer vicodin withdrawal symptoms once you either decrease the amount you were taking or completely stop the drug.
Ellison appears to have a complete set - all five senses heightened.
All the spandrils of the Taj, all the angles and more important architectural details, are heightened by being inlaid with precious stones such as agates, bloodstones, jaspers and the like.
The cheek-prominences are of an intense blue, the effect of which is heightened by deeply sunk longitudinal furrows of a darker tint, while the central line and termination of the nose are bright scarlet.
It was some time in the year 1337 that he established himself at Vaucluse and began that life of solitary study, heightened by communion with nature in her loneliest and wildest moods, which distinguished him in so remarkable a degree from the common herd of medieval scholars.
The patronage of the directors was ill bestowed, and the general maladministration heightened their unpopularity.
The tremendous uproar raised by Swift about Wood's halfpence was heightened by the fact that Wood shared his profits with the duchess of Kendal, the mistress of George I.
I'm not saying exposure to a unique power load might not somehow intensify his imagination and perhaps cause heightened awareness; I'm simply stating there isn't some time machine or magical forest upstairs.
The heightened anticipation sunk like an iron blimp when the first trunk was opened.
Assuming the role of Death heightened his senses about dealing with Immortals.
Your skill appears to be that your mind can't be manipulated, and you are … undetectable to our heightened senses.
I know human nature and can read body language, so I can tell certain things, more than humans, because of the heightened senses of a vampire.
Xander's heightened senses were able to see everything from above – except Jessi.
Amid the heightened national anxiety about behavior, there is an acceptance that children will be children.
The PEIT sector has experienced periodic bouts of heightened share price volatility.
At moments of heightened class struggle, the Bolsheviks actively agitated for workers ' defense militias against the tsarist state forces.
A number of clinical trials have shown regular exercise to be strongly linked to heightened immunity.
Throughout the empire, monumental sculptors continued to draw upon the heightened diction of classical figuration.
The flavor of a simple roast gravy is especially good heightened by an addition of lavender marinade.
Once I'd seen the cross of sacrifice in the very front of the churchyard, my interest was considerably heightened!
In particular, the number of fatalities (21) greatly heightened public concern about food safety.
The employment of an Arts Development Officer has significantly heightened the profile of the arts and its contribution to the Boro.
Each can certainly be considered to be a kingdom oracle with heightened imagery.
Attempts by the parents to insist on attendance result in heightened distress, or temper outbursts.
The Middle East is littered with the wreckage of failed defense pacts that only heightened tensions.
Vulnerable and insecure they react with heightened sensitivity to the raw world around them.
Two added ingredients heightened the tension for the investigating police, who were under increasing pressure with every murder to make an arrest.
She had a refit in 1897 when the funnels were heightened, the yards were removed and she was given a wheelhouse.
But we shall also find that, even if we could conceive the poetry to be a perfect expression of all that can be given in words and actions, the orchestra will express something greater; it will not run parallel with the poetry; the Leitmotif system will not be a collection of labels; the musical expression of singer and orchestra will not be a mere heightened resource of dramatic declamation.
His natural idiom in short was that of a heightened and ennobled folk-song, and one of the most remarkable evidences of his genius was the power with which he adapted all his perfection and symmetry of style to the requirements of popular speech.
Jennifer did agree that she continues to have feelings of heightened self-worth as a result of the birthday gift.
And many of her own dawn visits were clearly heightened experiences in the midst of the beauty and solitude of an ancient landscape.
When we are anxiety is heightened we are more likely to act in a cold blooded, unfeeling way.
Cats possess a heightened sense of intuition, and they just seem to know when it's time for a trip to the grooming shop, if there's an upcoming vet trip or any other special occasion that will require them to spend time in a cat carrier.
Use liquid liner to draw sharp, precise lines, which can either stop at the outer corners of the eye or extend past it for heightened drama.
The fruit's flavor is heightened by the wafting aroma of jasmine flowers or rose petals.
This means the body continues to function at this heightened level causing damage to bodily functions.