enhanced
adj.-
1 improved or better (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribes something that has been made better or more powerful than the standard version.
denoting a version or form that has been improved, augmented, or made superior to a baseline standard.
ExampleThe new phone comes with an enhanced camera for better night photos.
ExampleThe software update provides an enhanced user interface, streamlining the workflow for professional video editors.
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2 using drugs for sport (adj.) C1 Advanced Humorous Informal Sporta polite way to say an athlete has used drugs to improve their performance.
used as a euphemism to describe an athlete who has utilised anabolic steroids or other prohibited performance-enhancing substances.
ExampleThe commentator wondered if the record-breaking runner was enhanced.
ExampleThe integrity of the competition was questioned after several top-tier athletes were found to be competing in an enhanced state.
Teacher's tipThis is often used sarcastically or as a 'polite' code word in fitness and bodybuilding communities.
From enhance + -ed.