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
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
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
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Adjective
There’s a heated pool and hot tub (the latter is on an elevated bluff, which offers sunset views), and an outdoor shower lets guests soak in the surrounding nature as much as possible.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
But because financing costs remain elevated, new-car buyers are taking on longer loans to keep their monthly payments manageable, according to the latest data from Edmunds.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
With prices likely to stay elevated, aviation experts urged consumers to move quickly to lock in their travel plans.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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