gesteigert
Translation
increased, enhanced, heightened, intensified
Examples
Die Nachfrage ist gesteigert.
The demand has increased.
Er zeigte gesteigertes Interesse.
He showed increased interest.
Wir brauchen eine gesteigerte Leistung.
We need an enhanced performance.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] [Noun] increased ... We have an increased demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhöht, verstärkt; Antonyms: gesunken, verringert
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'steigern' (to increase), which comes from 'steigen' (to climb). The 'ge-' prefix marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Think of 'steigen' (to climb stairs). 'Gesteigert' is the state of having climbed up, so it means 'increased' or 'heightened'.