developed

Became more advanced

Developed describes something that has reached a more advanced or complete state.

A developed country has industrialized and achieved high living standards.

A developed physique shows muscular definition from training.

In photography, developed film has been chemically processed to reveal images.

A fully developed plan is thorough and detailed.

The word often implies progress toward maturity or sophistication.

evolved

emerged

Came into view

matured · grew · transformed · changed · adapted · arose · formed · crystallized · blossomed · flourished

mature

full-grown

At maximum size

  • adultMature person, legally responsible
  • ripenedReached full maturity
  • seasonedFlavored or battle-tested

experienced · established · complete · finished · realized · actualized · well-rounded · sophisticated · nuanced · complex

built

constructed

Built or assembled

produced · manufactured · assembled · fabricated · crafted · made · built-up · erected · established · implemented

advanced

cutting-edge

At innovation's forefront

upgraded · enhanced · breakthrough · pioneering · leading-edge · innovative · progressive · futuristic · automated · digital

urbanized

built-up

Covered with construction

zoned · planned · gentrified · suburban · residential · commercial · high-density · sprawling · infrastructure · paved

cultivated

farmland

Agricultural terrain

irrigated · planted · agricultural · cleared · terraced · fertile · improved · reclaimed · landscaped · manicured

Categories
Opposites
economic/industrial progress

developedundeveloped

Not fully formed

underdeveloped · unindustrialized · nonindustrialized · developing · backward

growth/maturation

developedundeveloped

Not fully formed

immature · embryonic · unripe · underdeveloped · nascent

elaboration/complexity

developedrudimentary

In simplest possible form

undeveloped · primitive · basic · simple · rough

Phrases
Family

develop, development, developing, developer, undeveloped, develops, redevelop, underdeveloped, redevelopment

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