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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People whose inflammation remained elevated over time had a 43% greater risk of heart attack and stroke, even when they had no previously existing heart disease.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
But no one thought those warnings elevated to a point of a crisis, or an impending crisis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
However, elevated crude prices, disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and weather-related supply issues could push up transport, food and production costs, posing upside risks to inflation, they reckon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
After securing their two trunks, we took the elevated train home.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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