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
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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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The museum had designated one central tree to be the official “Wish Tree” and it had built an elevated platform around the trunk base, so visitors could reach the branches more easily.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In the meantime, he explained, prices will likely remain elevated, but not in an unprecedented way.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
U.S. stocks are rallying, led by tech, nearing record levels despite elevated bond yields and an S&P 500 dividend yield below 1%.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
As it is, oil prices remain elevated and have grown volatile in recent days on renewed fighting that threatened fragile ceasefires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
There’s an elevated table filled with candles and pictures of Ama at all different stages of her life.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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