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exalted

American  
[ig-zawl-tid] / ɪgˈzɔl tɪd /

adjective

  1. raised or elevated, as in rank or character; of high station.

    an exalted personage.

    Synonyms:
    grand, sublime
  2. noble or elevated; lofty.

    an exalted style of writing.

  3. rapturously excited.


Other Word Forms

  • exaltedly adverb
  • exaltedness noun
  • self-exalted adjective
  • unexalted adjective

Etymology

Origin of exalted

First recorded in 1585–95; exalt + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Bagharzadeh was the wife of Ali Khamenei but despite her husband's exalted position a figure of the lowest of profiles in Iran.

From Barron's

And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.

From Los Angeles Times

Italy proved they belonged in exalted company against England, one of the pre-tournament favourites.

From Barron's

His novel “Caleb Williams” introduces an embattled young hero, born poor and largely self-educated, who perceives justice in exalted terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

His second title takes him a step closer to promotion to the exalted highest rank of yokozuna, a feat no European-born wrestler has ever achieved.

From Barron's