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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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
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The disruptions are happening at a time when business is slow overall, as high home prices and elevated mortgage rates limit demand for new construction.
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Adjective
Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The disruptions are happening at a time when business is slow overall, as high home prices and elevated mortgage rates limit demand for new construction.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Such a scenario could hammer consumers if oil prices remain elevated or move higher amid the ongoing war, analysts said, but a speedy resolution of the conflict could render the episode little more than a temporary blip.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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