elevated

[el-uh-vey-tid]

adjective

1. raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level.

   an elevated platform; an elevated pulse.

2. exalted or noble; lofty.

   elevated thoughts.

3. elated; joyful.

noun

1. an elevated railroad.

elevated

/ ˈɛlɪˌveɪtɪd /

adjective

1. raised to or being at a higher level

2. inflated or lofty; exalted

   an elevated opinion of oneself

3. in a cheerful mood; elated

4. informal,  slightly drunk

noun

1. short for elevated railway See elevated railway

Other Word Forms

• semielevated adjective
• unelevated adjective
• well-elevated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elevated¹

First recorded in 1545–55; elevate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Officials project that the elevated roadways entering the central terminal area of LAX will be completed before the 2028 Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

For the individuals involved - with ambitions met or punctured - the overlooked, demoted or sacked almost always outnumber the elevated, smiling and promoted.

From BBC

Harris, the first Black woman to serve as vice president, was the subject of an elevated threat level — particularly when she became the Democratic presidential contender last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Golden Fleece — Offering a classic Greek menu in an elevated and contemporary setting, Golden Fleece is right in the heart of Greektown.

From Salon

They found the elevated cardiovascular risk was consistent across socioeconomic groups, and strongest among smokers and people with diabetes or existing heart disease - suggesting they should be especially cautious about long-term, narrow eating windows.

From BBC

Related Words

• exalted 
• inflated