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
Graves created an elevated ground floor, flooding the lobby with morning sun that showcases an ethereal landscape mural by local painter Linda Fantuzzo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Marché du Film has unveiled the eight directors who will present projects at the fourth edition of its Cannes Investors Circle aimed at connecting elevated international arthouse productions with potential financiers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Each of these scents have an elevated—and edible—quality with perfume-like performance, lasting hours on the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
While inflation has cooled from prior highs, most households are still struggling under the weight of elevated living costs, high-rate (and compounding) debt issues and other ongoing economic hurdles.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 11 Apr. 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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