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

Keep reading for the 12 items in his cart right now, including comfy joggers, elevated performance tees, and buttery-soft shorts from $41. —Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025

Wear these with a slinky tank and elevated sweats or wide-leg track pants to channel that active, moneyed energy. 5. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 May 2025

Hoodoo is such an intuitive, elevated, healing practise. —Ayan Artan, Vogue, 2 May 2025

The mineral notes in Salt Air complement the white amber in Angel Dust perfectly, creating an airy, elevated version that’s perfect for professional settings. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for elevated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

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