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
Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Blood tests might reveal elevated creatine kinase levels, a sign of muscle cell damage.101
A muscle biopsy (tissue sample) is usually taken from the thigh muscle.
—Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
Bond markets are betting that inflation will stay elevated in the years ahead, and some evidence from business surveys and forecasters points in the same direction.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Similarly, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic expressed concern that inflation could stay elevated, noting potential pressures from tariffs and immigration policy.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevated. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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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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