elevated

American  

[el-uh-vey-tid] / ˈɛl əˌveɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level.

   an elevated platform; an elevated pulse.

2. exalted or noble; lofty.

   elevated thoughts.

3. elated; joyful.

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noun

1. an elevated railroad.

elevated British  

/ ˈɛlɪˌveɪtɪd /

adjective

1. raised to or being at a higher level

2. inflated or lofty; exalted

   an elevated opinion of oneself

3. in a cheerful mood; elated

4. informal slightly drunk

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noun

1. short for elevated railway See elevated railway

Other Word Forms

• semielevated adjective
• unelevated adjective
• well-elevated adjective

Etymology

Origin of elevated

First recorded in 1545–55; elevate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Kamila Deavers, who led the project, became interested in lead exposure after her young daughter briefly showed elevated lead levels linked to toy coatings, before stricter regulations were introduced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Amazon.com announced Thursday it will impose a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers as the company grapples with elevated fuel costs during the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“While we believe market perception has driven elevated tender activity, underlying credit fundamentals across our portfolio have remained resilient.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Short-term or very low levels of exposure may not cause any symptoms beyond elevated lead levels in blood tests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Facing the altar, framed by the elevated white-sheeted shape of the vicar, stood the couple.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Related Words

• exalted
• inflated