elevated

American  

[el-uh-vey-tid] / ˈɛl əˌveɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level.

   an elevated platform; an elevated pulse.

2. exalted or noble; lofty.

   elevated thoughts.

3. elated; joyful.

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noun

1. an elevated railroad.

elevated British  

/ ˈɛlɪˌveɪtɪd /

adjective

1. raised to or being at a higher level

2. inflated or lofty; exalted

   an elevated opinion of oneself

3. in a cheerful mood; elated

4. informal slightly drunk

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noun

1. short for elevated railway See elevated railway

Other Word Forms

• semielevated adjective
• unelevated adjective
• well-elevated adjective

Etymology

Origin of elevated

First recorded in 1545–55; elevate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Stubbornly elevated inflation remains an issue, with core price growth still above the Federal Reserve’s target.

From Barron's

Also, frictions between China and Japan remain elevated and risks in Eastern Europe continue to increase, the financial markets strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s expecting elevated rates of shopping around to continue into 2026 as drivers hunt for better deals and insurers vie for customers.

From MarketWatch

But elevated diction is one of the facades behind which “Call the Midwife” pretends to be a TV program so gentle and mild.

From The Wall Street Journal

Strong growth and declining but elevated inflation looks like a good recipe for stocks, said Comerica Wealth Management chief investment officer Eric Teal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• exalted
• inflated