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
From the elevated height of my mother’s village, Lumene, one looks down on the Imo River, its banks lined with mangroves.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Designed by executive chef Miguel Antonio, Astra’s menu features classic American cuisine with a focus on elevated comfort.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The leak caught on camera Researchers discovered a visible plume of radioactive material escaping from a ventilation pipe near the reactor compartment, corroborated by elevated radionuclide levels in water samples and plutonium isotope ratios.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Designed with impeccable acoustics and sightlines, the venue will match elevated dining and cocktails with world-class talent, including Wynton Marsalis, the Mingus Big Band and Cécile McLorin Salvant, transforming a night out into an immersive music-and-dining experience.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 25 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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