Definition

Adjective 1. Made greater or stronger; enhanced or intensified: Describes something that has been increased in size, strength, power, or intensity, often through deliberate effort or addition.

Usage

The adjective "beefed-up" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe a noun that has been significantly strengthened or augmented. It often implies an improvement or reinforcement from a previous, weaker state.

Examples

• The company launched a beefed-up version of its security software. (A version with enhanced features and protection.)
• After the incident, the concert had beefed-up security with more guards and checkpoints. (Security was made stronger and more extensive.)
• The article is a beefed-up report based on the original brief. (The report has been expanded and made more substantial.)

Advanced Usage

• "to beef something up": This is the related phrasal verb from which the adjective is derived. It means to make something stronger, more substantial, or more powerful.
  • We need to beef up the introduction to our essay. (We need to make the introduction stronger or more detailed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Beef up (phrasal verb): To strengthen or augment something.
• Enhanced (adj.): Improved in value, quality, or desirability.
• Reinforced (adj.): Strengthened or supported, especially with additional material or people.
• Augmented (adj.): Having been made greater in size or value.

Synonyms

• Strengthened
• Fortified
• Intensified
• Amplified
• Upgraded

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Beef up: To add strength, substance, or size to something.
  • The army decided to beef up its forces along the border.

Adjective

1. made greater or stronger
   • beefed-up sales efforts