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
3
: exhilarated in mood or feeling
Synonyms
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
Claudia Lauer, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
Over the next two years, phase two will include the addition of a dedicated community gathering space and an elevated walkway to immerse patrons in the lush trees.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2024
One reason why inflation has remained persistently elevated is that many Americans are still willing to spend even at higher prices.
—Christopher Rugaber The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 27 Apr. 2024
Sky-high mortgage rates and other elevated borrowing costs are pinching American consumers ahead of the 2024 election, threatening President Biden’s chances at a second term.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Levees are embankments built to hold back water and can provide an elevated view of the surrounding area.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Natural fibers like wool also dry quickly, and are ideal for more everyday or elevated pieces for travel.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
People with elevated nutrient needs, such as athletes, pregnant and breastfeeding people, and people with medical conditions that increase their vitamin and mineral needs, may benefit from a supplement.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
There's also a selection of shareable plates, including elevated street foods, seafood options, mesquite beets and maitake mushrooms in salsa verde.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
Adjective
There were fewer retirements in 2023 than in 2019 at large departments, slightly more retirements at medium departments and elevated retirements at small departments.
—Claudia Lauer, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
Over the next two years, phase two will include the addition of a dedicated community gathering space and an elevated walkway to immerse patrons in the lush trees.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2024
One reason why inflation has remained persistently elevated is that many Americans are still willing to spend even at higher prices.
—Christopher Rugaber The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 27 Apr. 2024
Sky-high mortgage rates and other elevated borrowing costs are pinching American consumers ahead of the 2024 election, threatening President Biden’s chances at a second term.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Levees are embankments built to hold back water and can provide an elevated view of the surrounding area.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Natural fibers like wool also dry quickly, and are ideal for more everyday or elevated pieces for travel.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
People with elevated nutrient needs, such as athletes, pregnant and breastfeeding people, and people with medical conditions that increase their vitamin and mineral needs, may benefit from a supplement.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
There's also a selection of shareable plates, including elevated street foods, seafood options, mesquite beets and maitake mushrooms in salsa verde.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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
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
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