elevated

adjective
UK: /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/
US: /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/

  1. Raised to a higher position or level.

    1. The house is built on elevated ground. [ ] [ ]
    2. The elevated highway provided a faster route through the city, avoiding ground-level traffic. [ ] [ ]

  2. High in rank or social standing.

    1. She held an elevated position in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. His elevated status gave him access to exclusive events and opportunities. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having high moral or intellectual value.

    1. The speech had an elevated tone and inspired many. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her elevated ideals motivated her to work tirelessly for social justice. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lofty exalted raised increased noble
elevated verb

  1. Raised to a higher place or rank.

    1. The platform elevated the speaker. [ ] [ ]
    2. The promotion elevated her to senior manager, increasing her responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

  2. Improved morally or intellectually.

    1. Travel can elevate the mind. [ ] [ ]
    2. Studying philosophy elevated his understanding of complex ethical dilemmas. [ ] [ ]

  3. Increased in amount or degree.

    1. The news elevated my mood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected bonus significantly elevated our financial prospects for the year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elevated" in English means: Raised to a higher position or level., High in rank or social standing., Having high moral or intellectual value..

The phonetic transcription of "elevated" is /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elevated": lofty, exalted, raised, increased, noble.

Example usage of "elevated": "The house is built on elevated ground.". More examples on the page.