elevated

1 of 3

adjective

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 3

noun

: el entry 2

elevated

3 of 3

past tense and past participle of elevate entry 1

Synonyms of elevated

Adjective

• lifted
• aerial
• uplifted

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

Borrowing costs are likely to remain elevated across the US and Europe for the foreseeable future, economists said. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Jim remains bullish on the two banks, arguing that investors are overlooking their ability to benefit from elevated market volatility . — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Millions of dollars are being spent, continuing a recent trend in Montana and elsewhere and underscoring the elevated importance of top state judicial offices. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

This First Alert model plugs into a standard outlet and sounds an 85-decibel alarm if elevated CO levels are detected, while a battery backup keeps it monitoring even during a power outage. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for elevated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

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

: dignified

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