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

The result is sophisticated yet inviting—think elevated beach house with a dash of desert aesthetic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

When Skydance confirmed the company’s executive leadership team Monday, most industry reaction centered on elevated roles for content execs such as Casey Bloys, Channing Dungey and George Cheeks. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Stress matters too, Dove notes, since mood swings, anxiety and elevated cortisol prompt extra sweat from the apocrine glands. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Shimmering embellishments were featured throughout the sheer fabric, which elevated the dress from a barely-there naked dress moment to a style far more elevated. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 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