elevated
Americanadjective
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raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level.
an elevated platform; an elevated pulse.
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exalted or noble; lofty.
elevated thoughts.
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elated; joyful.
noun
adjective
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raised to or being at a higher level
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inflated or lofty; exalted
an elevated opinion of oneself
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in a cheerful mood; elated
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informal slightly drunk
noun
Other Word Forms
- semielevated adjective
- unelevated adjective
- well-elevated adjective
Etymology
Origin of elevated
Example Sentences
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If crude climbs and stays elevated, gasoline prices will likely follow.
From Barron's
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates kept many aspiring home buyers on the sidelines, and many homeowners from selling their properties, in 2025.
From MarketWatch
However, the report added that levels remained "elevated" and the period between May and December 2025 made up eight of the 10 highest levels in the data.
From BBC
To start, the elevated deck could be built on only about 80% of the site because of the busy train activity, according to a feasibility study released in 2017.
IBM recently elevated Jay Gambetta, the former head of its quantum division, to lead its research efforts as a whole—a sign of how seriously it takes quantum.
From Barron's
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