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

Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025

Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025

While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025

Beyond the obvious drivers of high blood pressure, other factors that contribute to elevated blood pressure include lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol, weight gain, and poor sleep. —Laura Schober, Health, 30 June 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