elevated

1 of 2

adjective

el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce elevated (audio)
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

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 lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms. Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Little Big Town became the toast of Music City — if an unconventional one — an elevated position within country music the group has held for over two decades and counting. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024 As inviting as that interpretation may be for anyone who conflates John Dutton with Kevin Costner — especially given the elevated onscreen role Sheridan gave himself, as if the creator could just swoop in and become the new star — the series doesn’t earn such a meta conclusion. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024 The elevated sleeping space is big enough to hold a queen bed but feels even roomier because of a wide window and the use of angled slats instead of solid walls on the ends. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for elevated 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of elevated was in 1553

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Cite this Entry

“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

elevated

1 of 2 adjective
el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-əd How to pronounce elevated (audio)
1
: raised especially above the ground
2
a
: being on a high level
b

elevated

2 of 2 noun
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Medical Definition

elevated

adjective
el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-əd How to pronounce elevated (audio)
: increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount)
elevated blood pressure
elevated temperature

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