elevated

adjective
el·​e·​vat·​ed | \ ˈe-lə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce elevated (audio) \

Definition of elevated

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : raised especially above the ground or other surface an elevated highway
b : increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount) elevated blood pressure
2a : being morally or intellectually on a high plane : refined elevated conversation
b : formal, dignified elevated diction
3 : exhilarated in mood or feeling

elevated

noun

Definition of elevated (Entry 2 of 2)

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Synonyms & Antonyms for elevated

Synonyms: Adjective

lifted, raised, uplifted, upraised

Antonyms: Adjective

sunken

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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

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Unique to Encore will be an elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta. Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida-bound Norwegian Encore gets first taste of water," 15 Aug. 2019 The elevated platform was necessary to make the lanky right-hander visible to reporters on the outer rings of the semicircle that formed for his post-game address. Los Angeles Times, "Japanese teen’s triple-digit fastball has some calling him the next Shohei Ohtani," 26 July 2019 At Beaver Creek, you will be treated to an elevated epicurean experience. Discover Magazine, "Be In the Moments, In the Mountains, Together," 22 June 2018 The quarter-mile-long Rail Park will open to visitors Thursday, the first phase of a park that supporters hope will eventually span 3 miles through the center of Philadelphia via former Reading Railroad tunnels, rail cuts and elevated platforms. Kristen De Groot, The Seattle Times, "Philadelphia railroad ruins transformed into elevated park," 9 June 2018 Lay down on your back facing an elevated platform, which could be a bench at the gym or your couch at home, and place both feet on the platform. NBC News, "5 exercises that target those hard-to-tone body parts," 17 May 2018 The food is top-notch, what cruise line execs promised to be an elevated barbecue experience. Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Norwegian Bliss carves up unique space in the cruise ship crowd," 11 May 2018 There are also other issues that can happen that require more extensive medical care, like having abnormal vaginal bleeding, developing a fever, or consistently having elevated blood pressure, Lamppa says. Korin Miller, SELF, "‘Stripped’ Star Ali Levine Says Women Shouldn’t Feel ‘Ashamed’ About Having a C-Section," 3 May 2018 Although the application is for a fast-food restaurant, Christopoulos said the grill will operate as a location with an elevated service experience, where customers can order at the counter, take a seat and receive table service. Jeff Landa, latimes.com, "Gus and Andy’s Montrose Grill moves closer to filling long vacant site," 27 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of elevated

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

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elevated

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of elevated

: raised above the ground
: higher than normal
: having an intelligent and usually formal tone or quality

elevated

adjective
el·​e·​vat·​ed | \ ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-əd How to pronounce elevated (audio) \

Medical Definition of elevated

: increased especially abnormally (as in degree or amount) elevated blood pressure elevated temperature

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