elevated

1 of 3

adjective

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

a

: being morally or intellectually on a high plane : refined

elevated conversation

b

: formal, dignified

elevated diction

3

: exhilarated in mood or feeling

elevated

2 of 3

noun

: el entry 2

elevated

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of elevate entry 1

Synonyms of elevated

Adjective

• lifted
• aerial
• uplifted

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

Adjective

Paul Reed will have an elevated role off the bench to compensate for Stewart's departure. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The strongest winds were expected to subside later Monday, but low humidity and elevated fire danger could linger through the week. — Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

When diesel and jet fuel prices remain elevated for too long, commercial trucking, industrial shipping, and aviation sectors begin to scale back, cooling demand. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

This builds on a 2023 study from his team, which found elevated inflammation in these same brain regions. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for elevated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids 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

: dignified

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