exalted

adjective

ex·​alt·​ed ig-ˈzȯl-təd 

1

: elevated in rank, power, or character : lofty

He was regarded as the most exalted personage in the whole religious order …

—Albert Hourani

… they occupy an exalted position within their societies.

—David Stern

We look at super successful people and marvel over how they have obtained their exalted status, fame and fortune.

—Jack Kelly

… the exalted language of poetry and literature …

—Daniel Pearson

"She sees ordinary life as a definite comedown from the exalted ideal that she grew up with …"

—Mary Gordon

2

: held in high estimation : glorified or praised

our most exalted heroes

3

: raised high : elevated

From the Campidoglio's exalted heights, ancient travelers gazed at a rich urban tapestry below.

—Tony T. P. Perrottet

With about … 1.6 billion bottles in 2005, there is clearly more wine than can be sold at exalted prices.

—Tyler Colman

exaltedly adverb

… perhaps then new excitements will bubble up through the floorboards, pour through the speakers, and set us momentarily but exaltedly free.

—James Wolcott

exaltedness noun

The priests' outfits reflected the sanctity and exaltedness of their position.

—Elisheva Salamo

Examples of exalted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s never been any doubt that Guadagnino is a director with an exalted appreciation for aesthetics. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024

But many people are also exasperated with the doctors, despite the exalted position that physicians hold in South Korea’s hierarchical society. —Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

Nisha Pahuja Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous Release Date: TBC Logline: Based on the illustrious journey of hip-hop artist and rapper, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous is a deep-dive into his roller coaster life and the sudden public disappearance at the peak of his exalted career. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024

The OpenAI board is attempting to close the door on a tumultuous chapter that saw its revered CEO Sam Altman fired, exalted and then reinstated as CEO in a chaotic four-day span. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024

On the 4th, Mars enters its exalted sign of Capricorn and revives you with stamina and motivation. —Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023

The consumption of physical goods has seen a significant slowdown (albeit measured against the exalted peaks of the post-pandemic overshoot). —Mike Sommers, Fortune Europe, 1 Feb. 2024

Our labor is not valuable simply as a means to charitable giving or more exalted pursuits, Bahnsen argues, but is an integral part of our identity and a foundation for human flourishing. —Katherine Howell, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023

The platform served as a hub during the Blog Era, an exalted chapter of rap history where everyone from upstart artists to veteran acts began placing free music on their site and others. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 3