elevated

1 of 3

adjective

el·​e·​vat·​ed ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce elevated (audio)
Synonyms of elevatednext
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 3

noun

: el entry 2

elevated

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of elevate entry 1

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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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In the brain, for example, elevated stress hormones can impair learning and memory by flooding the hippocampus with excitatory chemical signals. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 This is perhaps why, at least so far, deepfake technology has mostly been wielded as an elevated form of shitposting. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 However, eclipse chasers will need to view either from The Rock or its east coast, where elevated viewpoints and beaches face the Mediterranean and the eclipsed sun. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Timber ETFs offer access to the asset class For many millennials, homeownership has become increasingly difficult due to elevated home prices, higher mortgage rates, and limited inventory in many markets. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 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

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The first known use of elevated was in 1553

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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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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
: dignified

elevated

2 of 2 noun
: el

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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