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
3
: exhilarated in mood or feeling
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Adjective
Her poetry is known for its elevated style.
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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Adjective
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Nov. 2025
Ribbed Softstream Flared Pant An elevated look on the classic yoga-pant style, these Ribbed Softstream Flared Pants offer sweatpant-level softness in a luxurious finish for 54 percent off right now.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Oracle tumbled almost 11% this week, losing nearly 6% on Friday alone, as investors remained concerned about elevated valuations tied to AI names, along with risks associated with debt financing and circular deals to fund AI capex .
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The executive chef at Five & Ten uses andouille sausage wrapped in frozen puff pastry for a crisp, elevated take on the classic.
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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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
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
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