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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The pieces designed by Hartnell, often with a fitted waist and full skirt, "accentuated her femininity, rather than attempting to mask or hide it", she adds.

From BBC

"It's just accentuated at this time of year," he says.

From BBC

The importance of spin will likely be accentuated by the extreme temperatures forecast in Adelaide - as high as 39C for Thursday's second day.

From BBC

Their jackalling threat would only be accentuated in the wide, open spaces.

From BBC

When I was writing, I accentuated the positive with the harmonies, giving that warm feeling, and the subject matter being fun at times.

From Los Angeles Times