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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Torfaen council said it was unaware of the EU data but its own air quality monitoring showed "elevated particulate concentrations".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Daily peppermint oil may offer a simple way to reduce mildly elevated blood pressure, according to new research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Two weeks after the butyrate had been withdrawn, CD4+ T-cells were still producing elevated levels of IL-10, an important anti-inflammatory cytokine that helps control intestinal inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Although the asset class has generally cut its gross positioning and reduced its leverage, Goldman finds that exposure is still elevated relative to longer histories.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
But at least it was near a wall where I could keep my swollen legs elevated.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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