elevated

1 of 2

adjective

el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd 

1

a

: raised especially above the ground or other surface

an elevated highway

b

: increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount)

elevated blood pressure

2

a

: being morally or intellectually on a high plane : refined

elevated conversation

b

: formal, dignified

elevated diction

3

: exhilarated in mood or feeling

elevated

2 of 2

noun

: el entry 2

Synonyms

Adjective

• lifted
• raised
• uplifted
• upraised

Examples of elevated in a Sentence

Adjective

Her poetry is known for its elevated style.

an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

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Consumer price increases have been stuck at an elevated level this year, after a sharp drop last year from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3% a year later. —Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

elevated

1 of 2 adjective

el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-əd 

1

: raised especially above the ground

2

a

: being on a high level

b

: dignified

elevated

2 of 2 noun

: el

Medical Definition

elevated

adjective

el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-əd 

: increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount)

elevated blood pressure

elevated temperature