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), derived from 'steigen' (to climb). The 'ge-' prefix indicates the past participle.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'steigen' (to climb). 'Gesteigert' means something has been 'climbed up' or 'raised', hence 'increased'.