raised

1 of 2

adjective

ˈrāzd 

1

a

: having a pattern or design projecting from a background : done in relief

raised metalwork

b

: having a nap

a raised fabric

2

: leavened with yeast rather than with baking powder or baking soda

raised doughnuts

raised

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of raise entry 1

Synonyms

Adjective

• elevated
• escalated
• heightened
• high
• increased
• jacked (up)
• up

Examples of raised in a Sentence

Adjective

a plaque with raised lettering

due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing raised

• raised ranch
• raised red flags
• raised the specter of
• self-raised

Kids Definition

raised

adjective

1

: done in relief

raised needlework

2

: having a nap

raised fabric