Amplified

/ˈæmplɪfaɪd/

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Definitions

1

Increased in volume or intensity.

/ˈæmplɪfaɪd/

adjectiveneutralBeginner
Sound

Made louder or stronger

The music was amplified through powerful speakers.

💡 Simply: Made louder.

More Examples

2

Her amplified voice boomed across the stadium.

How It's Used

Audio Engineering

"The amplified sound filled the concert hall."

Public Speaking

"His amplified voice reached the back of the room."

From the verb "amplify", ultimately from Latin "amplificare", meaning "to enlarge" or "to increase."

The word's usage has increased significantly with the advent of electronic amplification.

Memory tip

Think of 'amp' for amplifier, making something bigger.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to make larger"

amplified soundamplified signalamplified message

Common misspellings

amplifedamplifieddamplifide

Usage

30%Spoken
70%Written