uplifted

[uhp-lif-tid]

adjective

1. improved, as in mood or spirit.

2. raised or elevated, as a beam.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uplifted¹

1250–1300; Middle English: originally, past participle of uplift

Example Sentences

We imagine a stranger on the train will put their headphones on when we chat them up, so we stay silent even though most people are uplifted by conversation.

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Environment Minister Andrew Muir, who made a speech at the event, said he was "inspired and uplifted" to hear young people engaging with climate action.

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"You come here, you visit the seed bank, you walk through such a biodiverse landscape, and you leave uplifted. You know change is possible and it's happening."

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Mutharika's supporters say his first stint in power uplifted Malawi, pointing to the billions of dollars of Chinese loans he secured in order to revamp the country's infrastructure.

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“She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential. She always said, ‘Women can do anything they set their minds to,’ and she lived those words every day.”

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