What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
louden
Example
Can you please louden the music a bit? [louden: verb]
Example
As the storm approached, the thunder began to louden. [louden: verb]
Example
She tried to louden her voice to be heard over the crowd. [louden: verb]
heighten
Example
The suspenseful music heightened the tension in the scene. [heightened: past tense verb]
Example
The smell of fresh baked cookies heightened my appetite. [heightened: past participle]
Example
The bright colors of the sunset heightened the beauty of the landscape. [heightened: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Heighten is more commonly used than louden in everyday language, as it can be used in a wider range of contexts and has a more positive connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between louden and heighten?
Both louden and heighten are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
