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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At his most recent congressional testimony, Warsh said the U.S. central bank has “no tolerance” for persistently elevated inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Researchers report that people assigned to Tübingen's type 2 diabetes risk cluster 5 continued to experience rising blood sugar, a sharp decline in insulin production, and a consistently elevated risk of developing diabetes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
When trying to see a full moon, it is recommended to go to open, elevated locations with low levels of light pollution and clear views of the eastern horizon.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The possibility of a rate hike only adds to investors’ jitters about elevated stock prices and the ambition of the artificial-intelligence build-out, said Michael Antonelli, market strategist at Baird.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was that this sense of competition was not elevated to a higher level.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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