elevated
Americanadjective
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raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level.
an elevated platform; an elevated pulse.
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exalted or noble; lofty.
elevated thoughts.
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elated; joyful.
noun
adjective
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raised to or being at a higher level
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inflated or lofty; exalted
an elevated opinion of oneself
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in a cheerful mood; elated
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informal slightly drunk
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of elevated
Explanation
Something that's elevated is raised up higher than it usually is, or is higher than things around it. An elevated train line has tracks up high above the ground. If your house is elevated on a hill, it won't be in danger of flooding, but it'll be hard to drive up the driveway on snowy days. As well as being physically elevated, things can also be figuratively elevated: your elevated social status might make you feel superior to your friends, and your favorite soccer team might hold an elevated position in the league after winning several games. In both cases, something has a higher value than it once did.
Example Sentences
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"Shy people were hit even harder the next morning, with hugely elevated anxiety markers, especially when compared with those that weren't naturally shy," says Morgan.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
This is why there are elevated odds of the market either soaring in coming months or plunging.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia and its OPEC+ allies agreed to keep oil production steady in November as regional security risks remain elevated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The weather service is warning of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands and Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
After a quiet meal I laid Emilia down and elevated her legs on a suitcase.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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