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
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
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Adjective
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
The denim wash is chef’s kiss, and the front pockets add a unique, elevated twist.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
With constant overstimulation and minimal relaxation, our bodies amp up cortisol production to deal, which can be harmful when those levels stay elevated over long periods of time.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 18 Oct. 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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