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
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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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They also cautioned drivers about dangerous crosswinds, particularly on elevated roadways.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
“The elevated freight rates have been a major reason the Brent premium has stayed so wide.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Warsh focused on the surge in investment thanks to artificial intelligence while acknowledging that inflation was elevated.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Our results show that by 2020, nearly half of coral species were at elevated relative risk of extinction" with climate change the main driver of this decline, wrote Obura and dozens of top scientists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Her pregnancy had elevated her, so she could sit idly listening to the radiogram, no longer Mama’s help but now the woman who would give birth to Mama’s grandchild.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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