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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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
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The combination of unsanctioned AI use, sensitive data exposure, autonomous task execution and limited organizational visibility creates elevated operational, security, compliance and reputational risk.
—
Michelle Drolet,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Problems are solved through teamwork, flexibility, and by doing things with the sort of elevated yet unsnobby touch that only The Bear can provide.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Our coldest temps for this period arrive on Sunday morning, with widespread 50s for the entirety of the Central Valley and 40s for elevated locations in the Coast Ranges.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 3 Jul. 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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