improved
word · lemma: improve
/ˌɪmˈpɹuvd/
im-PROOVD
/ɪmpɹˈuːvd/
im-PROOVD
Definition
Made better than before; showing progress, higher quality, or positive change from an earlier state.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as an adjective before nouns ('improved system', 'improved recipe'). Implies comparison to a previous version. Distinct from 'improving' (the process) and 'improvement' (the result or act). Useful in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: mejoradoPortuguese (BR): melhoradoPortuguese (PT): melhoradoChinese (Simplified): 改进的 - 提高的Chinese (Traditional): 改進的 - 提高的Hindi: सुधरा हुआArabic: مُحَسَّنBengali: উন্নত - উন্নততরRussian: улучшенныйJapanese: 改善されたVietnamese: được cải thiện - cải tiếnKorean: 개선된 - 향상된Turkish: geliştirilmiş - iyileştirilmişUrdu: بہتر بنایا گیا - بہترIndonesian: yang telah diperbaiki - yang telah ditingkatkan
Example Sentences
Our service has improved thanks to your feedback.
natural
This is an improved model of the phone.
basic
The city's traffic situation has definitely improved over the last few years.
natural
Her health has improved a lot.
basic
The team showed improved performance this year.
basic
I've noticed a really improved attitude from you lately.
natural