# tweaked

/ˈtwikt/ (US) · /twˈiːkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tweaked
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

slightly changed or improved to make something work better. You use this when you have made small, smart adjustments to a plan or a machine.

For teachers: modified by making small, precise adjustments to improve performance or appearance. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel'.

## Examples

- The engine sounds much better now that it has been tweaked.
- After the first draft received some criticism, the author tweaked the ending to make it more satisfying.
- The final version of the software felt significantly more intuitive once the developers tweaked the user interface based on the latest round of beta testing feedback.

## Usage notes

- Often functions as a participial adjective; frequently paired with 'slightly' or 'a bit'.

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