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Definition of elevated
1a : raised especially above the ground or other surface an elevated highwayb : increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount) elevated blood pressure
2a : being morally or intellectually on a high plane : refined elevated conversationb : formal, dignified elevated diction
3 : exhilarated in mood or feeling
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Examples of elevated in a Sentence
Her poetry is known for its elevated style.
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
Recent Examples of elevated from the Web
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Doors in the wall swivel out to reveal the opera singers who have been harnessed to small, elevated platforms.
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Subsequent testing found no elevated radiation along the roughly 600-mile shipment route through Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.
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Subsequent testing found no elevated radiation along the roughly 600-mile shipment route through Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.
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A study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds a substantial number of SIDS deaths appear to be linked to elevated serotonin, a chemical that helps regulate breathing and other functions.
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The private garden and model train museum in North Barrington replicates the Chicago area with miniature train lines, trolleys, an operating drive-in movie theatre, elevated trains, subway trains and other interactive amenities.
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Fed officials have periodically cautioned investors about elevated prices over the last three years.
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With demand outstripping supply, house prices remain elevated.
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Because of the elevated bacteria test results, public works staff are testing the pond water daily to monitor bacteria levels.
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First Known Use of elevated
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First Known Use of elevated
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ELEVATED Defined for English Language Learners
elevated
playDefinition of elevated for English Language Learners
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: raised above the ground
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: higher than normal
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: having an intelligent and usually formal tone or quality
Medical Dictionary
elevated
playMedical Definition of elevated
: increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount) elevated blood pressure elevated temperature
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