Definitions
- Describing an increase in volume or intensity of sound. - Referring to a sudden or gradual increase in the loudness of a voice or noise. - Talking about amplifying or intensifying a sound or noise.
- Describing an increase in intensity or degree of a feeling or emotion. - Referring to a sudden or gradual increase in the level of excitement or tension. - Talking about amplifying or intensifying a sensation or experience.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve an increase in intensity or degree.
- 2Both can be used to describe a gradual or sudden change.
- 3Both can be used figuratively to describe non-physical changes.
- 4Both can be used to describe an amplification or intensification of something.
- 5Both can be used to describe a change in perception or experience.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of change: Louden refers to an increase in volume or intensity of sound, while heighten refers to an increase in intensity or degree of a feeling or sensation.
- 2Context: Louden is typically used in the context of sound or noise, while heighten can be used in a wider range of contexts, including emotions, sensations, and experiences.
- 3Connotation: Louden can have a negative connotation if referring to an unpleasant or disruptive noise, while heighten generally has a positive connotation.
- 4Usage: Louden is less commonly used than heighten in everyday language.
Remember this!
Louden and heighten are synonyms that both refer to an increase in intensity or degree. However, louden specifically refers to an increase in volume or intensity of sound, while heighten can be used more broadly to describe an increase in intensity or degree of a feeling, sensation, or experience. Additionally, louden is less commonly used than heighten in everyday language.
