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
Retirement confidence has been trending lower in recent years, a time of elevated inflation and myriad economic uncertainties.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Ammonia is a common industrial chemical that can irritate the eyes and respiratory system when present in elevated concentrations.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 19 June 2026
Coincidently, a 2026 Gallup Workplace report revealed that women are experiencing elevated rates of burnout, particularly women in leadership positions.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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