ELEVATED Synonyms: 392 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd

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as in lifted

being positioned above a surface an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park

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as in eloquent

very dignified in form, tone, or style the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

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as in increased

being at a higher level than average for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year

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as in high

having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service

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as in soaring

located at a greater height than average or usual from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield

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as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion she's been in an elevated mood all week after hearing that she got the promotion

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elevated

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noun

as in elevated railroad

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elevated

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verb

past tense of elevate

as in excited

to fill with great joy seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

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as in raised

to move from a lower to a higher place or position the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table

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as in promoted

to move higher in rank or position the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal

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as in exalted

to assign a high status or value to a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of elevated

Adjective

The county reported that work to repair the broken pump may also be contributing to elevated odors in the area. —

Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 At the same time, data from the Federal Highway Administration shows that total vehicle miles traveled remain historically elevated. —

Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

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Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated. —

Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

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Each elevated the other’s sacredness, celebrating its twists and turns and its unusual topography. —

Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026 Those stakes have been elevated the past week for the Heat and the response has been loss, loss, loss. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elevated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated

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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026