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
3
: exhilarated in mood or feeling
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Adjective
Her poetry is known for its elevated style.
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Under executive chef Tom Whitaker, the menu of elevated American fare will feature Swifty’s signature dishes, prepared with local ingredients sourced from regional purveyors like Montauk Shellfish, Braun Seafood, Balsam Farms, Catapano Dairy Farm, and wines from Wölffer Estate.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The upper part of the loft is an elevated space for the cats.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Late Thursday afternoon into the evening, there also is an elevated fire danger that may develop along and west of Interstate 39.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Under executive chef Tom Whitaker, the menu of elevated American fare will feature Swifty’s signature dishes, prepared with local ingredients sourced from regional purveyors like Montauk Shellfish, Braun Seafood, Balsam Farms, Catapano Dairy Farm, and wines from Wölffer Estate.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The upper part of the loft is an elevated space for the cats.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Late Thursday afternoon into the evening, there also is an elevated fire danger that may develop along and west of Interstate 39.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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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
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
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