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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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
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The company could also see elevated beef prices become less of a drag on its margins.
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Adjective
The throw-on-and-go silhouette feels effortlessly polished, while contrast trim adds a subtle, elevated touch.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Tuckers Tavern is another elevated pick, ideal for burgers and a raw bar, while Skipper Dipper is where generations of families line up after dinner for towering ice cream cones that melt almost as quickly as the sunsets over the bay.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The company could also see elevated beef prices become less of a drag on its margins.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Vionic’s Tia sandals are as convenient as your go-to slides, but with an elevated look that’s full of support.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for elevated
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 21 May. 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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