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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“We therefore assume macro-policy hedge demand for gold – reflected in call-option demand – normalizes toward its historical average rather than returning to the elevated levels seen earlier this year,” they wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Several common factors increase the likelihood of developing ASCVD, including smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
The late nineties and early noughties in Britain were an era that celebrated casual sexism and often elevated celebrities who espoused it.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Tensions across the Middle East remain elevated, with Saudi Arabia issuing alerts of potential danger in Red Sea oil export Yanbu, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
It was the last two demands that elevated the protests to a different plane.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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