heightened

ˈhaɪtənd
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Translation of heightened into German

Adjective

1.

intensity

increased in intensity or concentration
  • The movie created a heightened sense of suspense.Der Film erzeugte ein erhöhtes Gefühl der Spannung.
2.

sensitivity

made more acute or sensitive
  • Her heightened sense of smell detected the faintest scent of flowers.Ihr geschärfter Geruchssinn nahm den schwächsten Blumenduft wahr.
3.

elevation

Rare
elevated from a normal state
Rare
  • She had a heightened awareness of her surroundings.Sie hatte ein erhöhtes Bewusstsein für ihre Umgebung.
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Synonyms and analogies of heightened in English

Examples of heightened in a sentence

  • Her heightened awareness helped her avoid the accident.
  • His heightened awareness made him an excellent detective.
  • The medication gave her a heightened sensitivity to light.
  • The news led to a heightened sense of urgency.
  • His heightened emotions were evident during the speech.
heighten
ˈhaɪtn̩
Verb
tr.
1.

growth

increase the intensity or degree of something
  • The news heightened her anxiety.Die Nachricht verstärkte ihre Angst.
2.

sensitivity

make something more acute or sensitive
  • The spices heightened the flavors of the dish.Die Gewürze verstärkten die Aromen des Gerichts.

Expressions with heighten: examples in English and translations in German

aufmuntern
ermutigen
The good news will heighten his spirits.
das Bewusstsein schärfen
das Bewusstsein erhöhen
The documentary helped heighten awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

Translations of "heightened" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
erhöhtadj.

The organization's reputational risk was heightened by the failure to communicate effectively.

Die Gefahr für den Ruf der Organisation wurde durch mangelhafte Kommunikation erhöht.

verstärktadj./pp.

Irritability can be heightened by external stimuli like noise or light.

Reizbarkeit kann durch äußere Reize wie Lärm oder Licht verstärkt werden.

gesteigertadj.

We noticed a heightened level of excitement among the children at the party.

Wir bemerkten eine gesteigerte Begeisterung unter den Kindern auf der Party.

verschärftadj./pp.

I can say with confidence that my senses were heightened.

Ich kann mit Zuversicht sagen, daß meine Sinne verschärft waren.

geschärftadj.

The drought heightened awareness about the importance of water conservation among residents.

Die Dürre hat das Bewusstsein der Einwohner für die Bedeutung des Wassersparens geschärft.

sensibilisiertadj.

Your senses will be stimulated and heightened, allowing your body to drop into a deep relaxation.

Deine Sinne werden stimuliert und sensibilisiert, was wiederum Deinem Körper erlaubt, in eine Form tiefer Entspannung einzutauchen.

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Other translations for heightened:

  • intensiviertadj.

heightened: Examples and translations in context

After the accident, she experienced a heightened sensitivity to loud noises.

Nach dem Unfall entwickelte sie eine erhöhte Empfindlichkeit gegenüber lauten Geräuschen.

The soldiers were trained in escorting officials during times of heightened security.

Die Soldaten wurden im Begleiten von Beamten in Zeiten erhöhter Sicherheit geschult.

Her reputation of infallibility only heightened the pressure on her shoulders.

Ihr Ruf der Unfehlbarkeit erhöhte nur den Druck auf ihre Schultern.

Martial law often leads to heightened tensions between citizens and the military.

Kriegsrecht führt oft zu erhöhten Spannungen zwischen Bürgern und Militär.

The squeezing atmosphere at work heightened everyone's anxiety levels.

Die angespannte Atmosphäre bei der Arbeit erhöhte das Angstniveau aller.

Meditation often leads to a heightened state of being over time.

Meditation führt oft im Laufe der Zeit zu einem erhöhten Daseinszustand.

The severing between the two countries led to heightened tensions and angry protests.

Die Trennung zwischen den beiden Ländern führte zu erhöhten Spannungen und wütenden Protesten.

In the circumstances of heightened tensions, diplomacy was crucial for peace.

In Zeiten erhöhter Spannungen war Diplomatie entscheidend für den Frieden.

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