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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“We weren’t seeing many soils with concerning elevated levels of metal, so gardeners should not be too alarmed when these things happen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
“This asymmetry helps explain why aggregate consumption can remain resilient even as lower-income households face pressures from higher rents, elevated debt-servicing costs, weaker labor market outcomes, and greater exposure to energy price shocks,” they say.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
A tug of war for copper between the U.S. and China will keep prices elevated while supply-side risks could continue to tighten the market, the analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Bumblebees collect smaller amounts of pollen from fewer plant species, making their exposure more dependent on whether those particular plants contain elevated metal levels.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
A half hour later, when she spied the enormous elevated interchange loom up ahead of them, she gasped and put one hand to the side of her face.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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