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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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
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Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
This elevated engagement is largely attributed to AI’s capacity for hyper-personalized, scalable interactions.
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Known for its signature paisley and prints, Deschanel's campaign is all about a new era with some elevated and neutral styles.
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This is a way to take advantage of high volatility levels in the broader markets pre-election, as well as elevated volatility in NVDA heading into earnings.
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Adjective
Our testers describe it as giving a squishy but elevated feel that cushions the body while still maintaining a firm base.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
This elevated engagement is largely attributed to AI’s capacity for hyper-personalized, scalable interactions.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Known for its signature paisley and prints, Deschanel's campaign is all about a new era with some elevated and neutral styles.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
This is a way to take advantage of high volatility levels in the broader markets pre-election, as well as elevated volatility in NVDA heading into earnings.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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