elevated

1 of 3

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 3

noun

: el entry 2

elevated

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of elevate entry 1

Synonyms of elevated

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

The elevated helium and argon signals were accompanied by no corresponding rise in nitrogen, which the study said provided evidence against atmospheric leakage being the sole explanation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Then, Reyna covered the camera for a fun transition to unveil the next shot, which saw a glammed-up Giudice sitting beside him with a full beat of makeup and an elevated outfit change for her night out. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

An elevated subway train rumbled by in the distance, just past the outfield, a reminder of the city beyond. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Restaurant stocks have been struggling in this elevated inflation environment. — Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

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