elevated
1 of 2adjective
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
a
: being morally or intellectually on a high plane : refined
elevated conversation
b
: formal, dignified
elevated diction
3
: exhilarated in mood or feeling
elevated
2 of 2noun
: el entry 2
Synonyms
Adjective
- lifted
- raised
- uplifted
- upraised
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Example Sentences
Adjective Her poetry is known for its elevated style. an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
Recent Examples on the Web
The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Boasting a 2-inch platform outsole, the statement shoe is an elevated take — literally — on the Ultra Mini Classic Boots, which celebrities have been loving lately. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But food prices have remained stubbornly elevated, climbing 11.4% overall, compared to the same time last year. Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Until those stop rising at a quick pace, inflation is probably going to stay elevated for a while. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 And like the others, Pingle argues core inflation remained elevated last month. Will Daniel, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 The tower is expected to host public events, such as product launches and concerts, on the building’s elevated outdoor stage and more intimate gatherings in the building’s supper club, where guests would have access to performers. Kate King, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Many of Hollywood’s most stylish men likewise opted for elevated suiting that prove the male-peacock trend shows no signs of slowing. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 While employees who keep their jobs may enjoy elevated conditions, the higher costs of labor will cause the industry to shed jobs and establishments, fast-food industry representatives say. Suhauna Hussainstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
Aristides Aquino drilled an elevated fastball past the left-field wall for a two-run homer in the fourth inning off Pirates starter Bryse Wilson. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Boasting a 2-inch platform outsole, the statement shoe is an elevated take — literally — on the Ultra Mini Classic Boots, which celebrities have been loving lately. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But food prices have remained stubbornly elevated, climbing 11.4% overall, compared to the same time last year. Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Until those stop rising at a quick pace, inflation is probably going to stay elevated for a while. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 And like the others, Pingle argues core inflation remained elevated last month. Will Daniel, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 The tower is expected to host public events, such as product launches and concerts, on the building’s elevated outdoor stage and more intimate gatherings in the building’s supper club, where guests would have access to performers. Kate King, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Many of Hollywood’s most stylish men likewise opted for elevated suiting that prove the male-peacock trend shows no signs of slowing. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 While employees who keep their jobs may enjoy elevated conditions, the higher costs of labor will cause the industry to shed jobs and establishments, fast-food industry representatives say. Suhauna Hussainstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1881, in the meaning defined above
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
elevated 1 of 3
adjective
1
as in lifted
being positioned above a surface an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lifted
- uplifted
- raised
- aerial
- suspended
- vertical
- upraised
- standing
- perpendicular
- erect
- upright
- upstanding
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sunken
- low
- short
- squat
- low-lying
2
as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Synonyms & Similar Words
- majestic
- eloquent
- formal
- lofty
- towering
- cultured
- rhetoric
- refined
- aristocratic
- graceful
- affected
- literary
- rhetorical
- stately
- educated
- grammatical
- proper
- fine
- high-flown
- grandiose
- bombastic
- correct
- stilted
- florid
- pompous
- grandiloquent
- tasteful
- classy
- declamatory
- oratorical
- pretentious
- highfalutin
- flowery
- patrician
- learned
- academic
- genteel
- courtly
- hifalutin
- bookish
- Attic
- academical
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- undignified
- casual
- informal
- common
- conversational
- colloquial
- gross
- vernacular
- crude
- slangy
- coarse
- lowbrow
- vulgar
- nonformal
- uncultivated
- rough
- unpolished
- unliterary
- unrefined
- uncouth
- indecent
- ineloquent
- tasteless
- uncultured
- rude
- crass
- incorrect
- substandard
- unbookish
- uneducated
- lowbred
- rough-hewn
- ungrammatical
- unlearned
- ill-bred
3
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- increased
- high
- heightened
- raised
- escalated
- up
- peaked
- inflated
- maximized
- extreme
- over
- maximum
- sky-high
- jacked (up)
- utmost
- overloaded
- oversize
- overfilled
- overflowing
- full
- oversized
- overlarge
- overfull
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- down
- decreased
- dropped
- depressed
- under
- receded
- knockdown
4
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- high
- noble
- great
- sublime
- honorable
- lofty
- gallant
- exalted
- magnanimous
- chivalrous
- natural
- lordly
- big
- ennobled
- worthy
- venerable
- heroic
- greathearted
- glorified
- high-minded
- regal
- moving
- magnificent
- heroical
- valiant
- inspiring
- majestic
- uplifting
- princely
- numinous
- knightly
- august
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- degraded
- base
- debased
- degenerate
- ignoble
- squalid
- sordid
- wretched
- vile
- vicious
- abominable
- contemptible
- detestable
- offensive
- repulsive
- ugly
- little
- despicable
- narrow
- hateful
- dirty
- lousy
- dastardly
- mean
- sorry
- ignominious
- degrading
- humiliating
- crude
- coarse
- discreditable
- vulgar
- small-minded
5
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- high
- soaring
- ascending
- raised
- upper
- ascendant
- nosebleed
- uplifted
- upheld
- overlooking
- airy
- ascendent
- overhead
- upraised
- upward
- uppermost
- topmost
- upmost
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- lowered
- dropped
- descending
- fallen
- sunken
- grounded
- depressed
- down
- level
- low-lying
- descendant
- lowermost
- descendent
- even
- undermost
- nethermost
- abreast
6
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- ecstatic
- giddy
- enraptured
- intoxicated
- elated
- exhilarated
- enthusiastic
- excited
- rapturous
- thrilled
- entranced
- euphoric
- heady
- delighted
- triumphant
- over the moon
- rapt
- enchanted
- rhapsodic
- pleased
- enrapt
- rhapsodical
- satisfied
- on cloud nine
- exultant
- rejoicing
- jubilant
- happy
- blissful
- joyful
- gratified
- tickled
- glorying
- joyous
- gung ho
- glad
- blissed-out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- depressed
- low
- down
- blue
- unhappy
- gloomy
- miserable
- melancholy
- downcast
- wretched
- mournful
- forlorn
- disconsolate
- dejected
- sad
- woeful
- woebegone
- sorrowful
- hangdog
- doleful
- crestfallen
- glum
- disheartened
- inconsolable
- despondent
- saddened
- sorry
- joyless
- heartbroken
- brokenhearted
- downhearted
- heartsick
- low-spirited
- heartsore
elevated
2 of 3noun
as in elevated railroad
Synonyms & Similar Words
- elevated railroad
- railroad
- railway
- el
- road
- rail
- monorail
elevated
3 of 3verb
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- excited
- intoxicated
- elated
- uplifted
- enraptured
- stimulated
- delighted
- exhilarated
- inspired
- transported
- pleased
- warmed
- satisfied
- commoved
- gratified
- contented
- rejoiced
- gladdened
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- depressed
- discouraged
- distressed
- oppressed
- demoralized
- disheartened
- saddened
- dispirited
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- lifted
- raised
- uplifted
- heightened
- hoisted
- boosted
- upheld
- upped
- ascended
- upraised
- hiked
- heaved
- rose
- mounted
- craned
- took up
- picked up
- hove
- hefted
- jacked (up)
- perked (up)
- reared
- upended
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lowered
- dropped
- fell
- slipped
- descended
- pushed
- pressed
- bore
- depressed
- dipped
- plunged
- sunk
- pitched
- sank
- submerged
3
as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal Synonyms & Similar Words
- promoted
- upgraded
- advanced
- raised
- improved
- heightened
- uplifted
- lifted
- exalted
- ennobled
- kicked upstairs
- forwarded
- furthered
- boosted
- aggrandized
- decorated
- complimented
- celebrated
- honored
- acclaimed
- commissioned
- applauded
- cited
- praised
- commended
- lauded
- extolled
- congratulated
- knighted
- hailed
- saluted
- glorified
- eulogized
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reduced
- lowered
- degraded
- demoted
- downgraded
- removed
- dismissed
- abased
- dethroned
- deposed
- expelled
- unseated
- ousted
- impeached
- disgraced
- humbled
- overthrew
- humiliated
- dishonored
- mortified
- shamed
- took down
- condemned
- denounced
- unmade
- damned
- censured
- demeaned
- reprobated
4
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- promoted
- exalted
- lifted
- ennobled
- upgraded
- raised
- heightened
- enthroned
- dignified
- enshrined
- deified
- magnified
- aggrandized
- boosted
- uplifted
- honored
- glorified
- canonized
- praised
- intensified
- enskied
- acclaimed
- romanticized
- idealized
- sanitized
- lauded
- extolled
- sugarcoated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degraded
- humbled
- humiliated
- minimized
- abased
- detracted
- demeaned
- disparaged
- depreciated
- decried
- belittled
- free gratis
- free gunnery
- free hand
- free handicap
- free hands
- free house
- free jazz
- free kick
- Free Kirk
- Free Kirker
- free lance
- free lances
- free list
- free love
- free loves
- free lunch
- free market
- free marketeer
- free marketer
- Free Methodist
- free milling
- free miner
- free nuclear stage
- free of charge
- free on board