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being positioned above a surface<an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park>Synonymslifted, raised, uplifted, upraisedRelated Wordsaerial, suspended; erect, uprightNear Antonymslow-lyingAntonymssunken
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very dignified in form, tone, or style<the elevated language of Lincolnʼs Gettysburg Address>Synonymseloquent, formal, high-flown, lofty, majestic, stately, toweringRelated Wordsbombastic, declamatory, florid, flowery, grandiloquent, highfalutin, pompous, stiltedNear Antonymscasual, colloquial, conversational, informal, slangy; coarse, crude, indecent, vulgarAntonymslow, undignified
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being at a higher level than average<for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year>— see high 2
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having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature<the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service>— see noble 2
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located at a greater height than average or usual<from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield>— see high 3
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