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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Elevated to party chief after his predecessor's death in 2024, he has scrapped whole layers of government and abolished ministries and agencies in a bid to speed up official decision-making.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Elevated diesel prices will drive up costs of everything from contract mining, consumables, reagent freight and contract haulage to export logistics, shipping and mine-site aviation, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Elevated oil prices for a prolonged period could hit industrial demand for metals, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Elevated inflation is expected to discourage the Fed from cutting interest rates anytime soon.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Elevated rails would lead from the top of the tower all the way to New York, Boston, Baltimore, and other cities.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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