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- Dictionaryelevated/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
adjective
- 1. situated or placed higher than the surrounding area: "this hotel has an elevated position above the village" Similar
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high or important: She holds a more elevated position in the company. [ before noun ] greater than is normal or reasonable: He has a slightly elevated idea of his own importance. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. greater than the usual level or amount.
to make someone or something more important or to improve something: They want to elevate the status of teachers. These factors helped to elevate the town to the position of one of the most beautiful in the country. be elevated to something formal. to be given a higher rank or social position: He has been elevated to deputy manager. See more.
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.
Elevated definition: raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level. See examples of ELEVATED used in a sentence.
1. : to lift up or make higher : raise. elevate a patient's leg. exercises that elevate the heart rate. 2. : to raise in rank or status. was elevated to chairman. 3. : to improve morally, intellectually, or culturally. great books that both entertain and elevate their readers. 4.
to make someone or something more important or to improve something: They want to elevate the status of teachers. These factors helped to elevate the town to the position of one of the most beautiful in the country. be elevated to something formal. to be given a higher rank or social position: He has been elevated to deputy manager. See more.
5 meanings: 1. raised to or being at a higher level 2. inflated or lofty; exalted 3. in a cheerful mood; elated 4. informal.... Click for more definitions.
Something that's elevated is raised up higher than it usually is, or is higher than things around it. An elevated train line has tracks up high above the ground. If your house is elevated on a hill, it won't be in danger of flooding, but it'll be hard to drive up the driveway on snowy days.
(formal) having a high moral or intellectual level. elevated language/sentiments/thoughts. higher than the area around; above the level of the ground. The house is in an elevated position, overlooking the town. an elevated highway/railway/road (= one that runs on a bridge above the ground or street) (specialist) higher than normal.
Elevated definition: raised up, especially above the ground or above the normal level. See examples of ELEVATED used in a sentence.
