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
The amount of money raised from selling one-time oil rights or ongoing oil directly is deemed too much to distribute all at once to the population, and instead is invested in an attempt to secure a sustained and elevated standard of living for generations to come.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex styled pieces with an elevated sensibility while hosting a special celebrity guest.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Now on sale for just $38 thanks to a special on-site coupon, this elevated knit sweatsuit consists of a half-zip henley top and loose, airy pants that will look great during a day of sightseeing or even worn over a bikini on a breezy day at the beach.
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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