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
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Adjective
Her poetry is known for its elevated style.
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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Traverse the Woodland Walk where an elevated boardwalk creates a great viewing platform to see 124 species of native Maryland plants.
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Adjective
The Menu At The Cocktail Lounge Within that setting, chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley, formerly the Corporate Executive Chef for STARR Restaurants, is turning out stellar, elevated versions of American classics.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Its pleated fabric and modest silhouette give it an elevated look, though it can still be dressed down for daytime wear.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
Traverse the Woodland Walk where an elevated boardwalk creates a great viewing platform to see 124 species of native Maryland plants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Not to be left out are the picturesque grounds, which are strewn with moss-laden oak trees and host an Ipe wood sundeck encircling an elevated pool and spillover spa encased in stone.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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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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