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
Bin 47 is a continuation of Petty’s elevated dining style laced with soulful warmth best experienced through his pasta and seafood dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
But intentional upgrades can make your entire routine feel more elevated.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
That dynamic has already been playing out in recent weeks as mortgage rates ticked up following a series of uneven economic reports and elevated geopolitical tensions.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
That's a break from the typical relationship that has tied elevated energy costs to market weakness since the Iran war broke out.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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