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
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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 practice, this new urine test could help physicians determine whether a patient with elevated PSA levels really needs further intervention, said Katz.
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Banks are bringing in more revenue due to elevated consumer spending and sustained high interest rates, the latter of which the Federal Reserve has signaled will likely remain in place as policymakers try to curb stubborn inflation.
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During these times, supplements can be helpful to meet those elevated needs.
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Adjective
Gun sales in the U.S. spiked during the pandemic and remain elevated.
—Sammy Caiola, NPR, 4 June 2024
In practice, this new urine test could help physicians determine whether a patient with elevated PSA levels really needs further intervention, said Katz.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 4 June 2024
Banks are bringing in more revenue due to elevated consumer spending and sustained high interest rates, the latter of which the Federal Reserve has signaled will likely remain in place as policymakers try to curb stubborn inflation.
—Bylydia Belanger, Fortune, 4 June 2024
During these times, supplements can be helpful to meet those elevated needs.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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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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