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

Most affected individuals show elevated levels of cardiac troponin in their blood, a widely used marker of heart muscle injury.

From Science Daily

David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, however, says while tight supplies will keep prices elevated over the near term, fading China demand into 2026 could trigger a broader pullback.

From Barron's

“CRWD has taken key strategic steps to integrate AI across its portfolio to capitalize on elevated demand for advanced cyber solutions to protect IT and AI infrastructure across the tech stack.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That, in many respects, underscores the adaptability of American companies, which have used new technologies such as AI to improve profits while managing the increased costs from tariffs and the impact of stubbornly elevated inflation.

From Barron's

Geopolitical risks are elevated across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America, the managing principal adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• exalted
• inflated