Definitions

accentuated

[ak-sen-choo-ey-tid] / ækˈsɛn tʃuˌeɪ tɪd /

VERB

focus attention on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize highlight point up underline underscore

STRONG

accent feature spotlight stress

WEAK

bring attention to call attention to draw attention to give prominence to

Antonyms

WEAK

divert attention from mask

Example Sentences

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During one orbit, Anders captured Earth's brilliant blue hue standing out against the vast darkness of space and accentuated by the desolate, grey lunar horizon in the foreground.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Upon entering the abode, guests are greeted with a large space with an open floor plan that is accentuated by the arches in the walls.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

But the Cobbe resembles the Wadlow picture in age and attitude: The “head-on-a-plate” effect is accentuated by an exaggerated lace bib that surrounds a smaller collar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

The fact one player has already complained of slight muscular soreness in recent days will have accentuated Glasner's concerns.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Like the two women he’d encountered before, most wore plain brown tunics, and some had even accentuated their attire with brightly colored leaves woven into their kinky white hair.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray