HEIGHTENING
Dictionary entry overview: What does heightening mean? • HEIGHTENING (adjective)
The adjective HEIGHTENING has 1 sense:
1. reaching a higher intensity
Familiarity information: HEIGHTENING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HEIGHTENING (adjective)
Meaning:
Reaching a higher intensity
Context example:
their heightening fears
Similar:
intensifying (increasing in strength or intensity)
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