elevated

1 of 2

adjective

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

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 2

noun

: el entry 2

Synonyms

Adjective

• lifted
• aerial
• uplifted

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025

Springer could not touch an elevated fastball. —Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout. —Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025

Beneath its elevated new face is an equally notable mechanism. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for elevated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

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

: dignified

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