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enhanced

/ɛnˈhænst/
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As an adjective, enhanced describes something that has been increased or made better, like a weather report whose enhanced maps show viewers exactly where a storm is taking place — the old maps couldn't do that.

The Old French word enhaucier means "make greater, make higher or louder; fatten, foster; raise in esteem," and is likely the origin of the verb enhance. So something that has received this treatment has definitely gotten an upgrade. In fact, upgraded is a good synonym for enhanced. So, if you find yourself flying in the first class, you would expect enhanced menu choices and a more comfortable chair.

Definitions of enhanced
  1. adjective
    increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
    “her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup”
    “careful cleaning was responsible for the enhanced value of the painting”
    synonyms:
    increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
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