having grown or become larger in amount or degree
Adjectives of Size and Quantity - Adjectives of Change in Quantity
These adjectives emphasize the difference, increase, or decrease in quantity, allowing for a more descriptive and expressive portrayal of the change.
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increased
[adjective]
Ex:
The
increased
traffic
caused
delays
on
the
highway
.
incremental
[adjective]
changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds
Ex:
She
achieved
her
fitness
goals
through
incremental
changes
to
her
diet
and
exercise
routine
.
cumulative
[adjective]
increasing gradually as more and more is added
Ex:
The
company
's
profits
showed
a
cumulative
increase
over
the
past
few
years
.
additive
[adjective]
added to another substance or process, typically with the intention of enhancing or modifying it
Ex:
The
additive
colors
in
the
paint
allow for
a
wider
range
of
hues
.
expanded
[adjective]
made bigger in size
Ex:
The
expanded
playground
features
new
equipment
and
a
larger
play
area
for
children
.
reduced
[adjective]
lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity
Ex:
After
the
renovation
,
the
office
space
had
a
reduced
energy
consumption
thanks to
the
new
,
more
efficient
lighting
.
diminished
[adjective]
made smaller in amount or intensity
Ex:
The
diminished
enthusiasm
among
the
team
was
noticeable
after
the
project
's
delays
.
decreased
[adjective]
made smaller in amount, intensity, or extent
Ex:
Due to
the
decreased
rainfall
,
the
reservoir
levels
fell
significantly
.
contracted
[adjective]
reduced or decreased in extent or scope
Ex:
The
drought
caused
a
noticeable
reduction
in
the
river
's
water level
,
leading
to
a
contracted
flow
.
minimized
[adjective]
decreased to the smallest amount or quantity possible
Ex:
Thanks to
the
new
software
,
the
company
now
operates
with
minimized
downtime
.
lowered
[adjective]
reduced in level or intensity
Ex:
The
lowered
prices
attracted
more
customers
to
the
store
.
twofold
[adjective]
double in size, amount, or degree
Ex:
The
twofold
rise
in
profits
allowed for
substantial
investments
in
infrastructure
.