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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The dry and breezy conditions will lead to elevated fire weather concerns when stronger winds occur mid-week.
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The persistence of elevated price levels amid slowing inflation may explain why consumers remain relatively dour about the economy, Jeffrey Frankel, an economist at Harvard University, told ABC News.
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Adjective
Purchasing a home at an elevated price results in property taxes that are exorbitant.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The dry and breezy conditions will lead to elevated fire weather concerns when stronger winds occur mid-week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The persistence of elevated price levels amid slowing inflation may explain why consumers remain relatively dour about the economy, Jeffrey Frankel, an economist at Harvard University, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) , at 22, has remained elevated since the end of the summer, largely on concerns about the election.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 23 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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