elevated

[el-uh-vey-tid]

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.

noun

1. an elevated railroad.

elevated

/ 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

noun

1. short for elevated railway See elevated railway

Other Word Forms

• semielevated adjective
• unelevated adjective
• well-elevated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elevated¹

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

Example Sentences

The "sharp jump" has remained at an elevated level over recent years, Ms Newlove-Delgado said.

From BBC

Although they had already sought to mythologize in the past the supposedly noble sacrifice of Nazi activists killed in street fighting, Wessel was the first to be elevated to supreme martyr status.

From Salon

The more elevated strategy, said Pope, is to address why students cheat.

From Los Angeles Times

Their assassinations were followed by waves of mourning that elevated them into near-mythic status.

From Salon

Extra credit goes to Air’s creative direction and lighting designer, who locked the band inside a rectangular elevated platform that gave the look of performing inside a James Turrell sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exalted 
• inflated