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
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
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Adjective
The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
For Andrew Gabor, this ramp of elevated risk started in Denver during a hospital stay to treat a significant infection.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
All of these components work beautifully together and create a seamless gaming experience for both serious gamers or those who just want an elevated gaming experience.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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