Heightening Definition

heightening
adjective
  1. reaching a higher intensity; "their heightening fears"

"Heightening" in song lyrics

See how heightening is used in real songs:

  • "And be strapped in the night when the time heightening"
    Ant Banks f/ Bad-N-Fluenz, Otis & Shug — Time Is Tickin'

Usage tips for "heightening"

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