Definitions
- Describing an increase in volume or intensity of sound. - Referring to a gradual or sudden increase in loudness. - Talking about making a sound more audible or noticeable.
- Describing an increase in intensity, degree, or level of something. - Referring to a situation that becomes more extreme or intense. - Talking about making something more prominent or noticeable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an increase in intensity or degree.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a gradual or sudden change.
- 3Both words can be used figuratively or literally.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a change in perception or experience.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of change: Loudened refers specifically to an increase in volume or loudness, while heighten can refer to an increase in any quality or characteristic.
- 2Intensity: Heighten implies a more significant increase in intensity or degree than loudened.
- 3Context: Loudened is typically used to describe changes in sound or noise, while heighten can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Loudened can have a negative connotation if the increase in volume is unwanted or unpleasant, while heighten is generally neutral or positive.
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Remember this!
Loudened and heighten are synonyms that both describe an increase in intensity or degree. However, loudened specifically refers to an increase in volume or loudness, while heighten can refer to an increase in any quality or characteristic. Additionally, heighten implies a more significant increase in intensity or degree than loudened.
