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
Just like her sartorial choices, her above-the-brow bangs provide a bit of elevated edge.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Faltering consumer Next week's nonfarm payrolls report for May will reveal the state of the labor market, and how much of an impact AI is having on jobs at a time of elevated inflation.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The partisan shares returned to near-parity, but the total stayed elevated.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
Warmer waters cause the Pacific jet stream to move south of its neutral position and elevated sea levels can occur along the West Coast, pushing high tides and strong surf higher and further inland, NOAA said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 31 May. 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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