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
Recent Examples on the Web
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
As buyers seek alternatives amid elevated rates and unprecedented home values, adjustable-rate mortgages are in more demand and now account for 10% or more of mortgage applications, the highest since 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elevated
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
As buyers seek alternatives amid elevated rates and unprecedented home values, adjustable-rate mortgages are in more demand and now account for 10% or more of mortgage applications, the highest since 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elevated
Cite this Entry
“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share