Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heighten-the-emotion
Verb Phrase
/ˈhaɪtən ði ɪˈmoʊʃən/
Definition
To intensify or amplify feelings or sentiments, making them more vivid or profound.
Examples
- The dramatic music served to heighten the emotion of the scene.
- Her touching speech was meant to heighten the emotion in the audience.
- Every detail in the story was designed to heighten the emotion felt by the readers.
Meaning
The phrase ‘heighten the emotion’ refers to the process of increasing the intensity of a person’s feelings, whether in a positive or negative context.
Synonyms
- Amplify feelings
- Intensify emotions
- Enrich sentiments
- Exaggerate feelings
