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 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

These chic kitten heels are the perfect compromise of feeling elevated and matching all your looks without sacrificing space or comfort. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

Even in elevated homes, that much water can damage equipment and contaminate water systems. —Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026

Despite the elevated volatility, ADBE remains front and center on my radar. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

Both come with elevated interest rates that are multiple times higher than a traditional savings account. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 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