Literary notes about enhanced (AI summary)
The term “enhanced” is skillfully employed in literature to indicate an amplification or refinement of qualities—whether physical, emotional, or conceptual. At times, it magnifies aesthetic appeal, as when beauty is described as “tenfold enhanced” simply by its presence [1] or when a graceful languor amplifies a woman’s charm [2]. In other contexts, it deepens abstract or spiritual qualities: divine joys are said to be enhanced after resurrection [3], and sacred energies are increased by deities [4]. It also finds practical application, such as in heraldry where elements are physically raised or “enhanced” to convey importance [5, 6], and in modern narratives where systems are refined to become more robust [7]. In this way, “enhanced” serves as a dynamic modifier across genres, intensifying both tangible and intangible characteristics.
- It seems to me that the beauty is tenfold enhanced because it is there—”
— from Martin Eden by Jack London - Her beauty was, I think, enhanced by that graceful languor that was peculiar to her.
— from Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu - [292] Than now : Augustine says that ‘after the resurrection of the flesh the joys of the blessed and the sufferings of the wicked will be enhanced.’
— from The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri: The Inferno by Dante Alighieri - Thy energy will be enhanced by Vishnu with the addition of his own.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - "Argent, three bendlets enhanced gules," and in the arms of Manchester, which were based upon this coat.
— from A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies - When a bend or bendlets (or, in fact, any other charge) are raised above their natural position in the shield they are termed "enhanced" (Fig. 84).
— from A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies - The system is constantly expanded to include new services, refined to include more functions, and enhanced to become more robust.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno