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heightened

/ˈhaɪtənd/ adjective C1
  1. Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated.
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I really do not think Georgiana Darcy has her equal for beauty, elegance, and accomplishments; and the affection she inspires in Louisa and myself is heightened into something still more interesting from the hope we dare to entertain of her being hereafter our sister.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 137 · B2
Wickham’s alarm now appeared in a heightened complexion and agitated look; for a few minutes he was silent; till, shaking off his embarrassment, he turned to her again, and said in the gentlest of accents,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 265 · B2
“You take an eager interest in that gentleman’s concerns,” said Darcy, in a less tranquil tone, and with a heightened colour.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 223 · B2
I will only say, farther, that from what passed that evening my opinion of all parties was confirmed, and every inducement heightened, which could have led me before to preserve my friend from what I esteemed a most unhappy connection.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 230 · B2

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