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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Adjective
Home sales are on track for their worst year since 1995 due to home-price growth and elevated mortgage rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Chronic stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which often result in fatigue, anxiety and other health issues.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Key Facts Four-ounce packages of Super brand cinnamon powder sold mostly in California retail stores and a few others across the U.S. were recalled this week after routine sampling found the product contained elevated levels of lead.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
During Wednesday’s Morning Meeting, Jim warned about the risks of ignoring higher bond yields , given that elevated interest rates can present a problem to certain parts of the equity market such as the housing sector and related industries.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 30 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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