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
- semielevated adjective
- unelevated adjective
- well-elevated adjective
Etymology
Origin of elevated
Example Sentences
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"She definitely elevated her game and I thought sometimes I was a bit passive, but it's really tough to play her," said the 2025 French Open and 2023 US Open champion.
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Marrero said that while the condition could not be diagnosed, he believed the patients had elevated levels of certain substances -- like herbicides or toxic metals -- in their systems, suggesting an environmental cause for the illness.
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The fracas is far from over, as Greenland and other geopolitical risks remain elevated.
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The fracas is far from over, as Greenland and other geopolitical risks remain elevated.
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Gold is also more than just insurance: a weaker dollar and higher longer-term rates tied to elevated spending could also push prices higher.
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