Definition of Elevated
Elevated
el·e·vat·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
located at a higher position or level than surrounding surfaces;
e.g. This part of the city is elevated because it is built on hills.
(adjective)
higher in value than what is normal or expected;
e.g. His temperature was elevated, so he knew he was ill.
(adjective)
having a figuratively high position, in the form of either a high social standing or rank or a high moral or intellectual standard;
e.g. She aims to be promoted to the most elevated position in the company. They are some of the most elevated scholars in their field.
(adjective)
in a high mood, feeling very happy or excited;
e.g. He felt so elevated that he couldn't stop smiling.
(verb)
raised something up to a higher level or a more important position;
e.g. He elevated his sprained ankle to prevent it from swelling up. She elevated me to the role of team manager.
(verb)
increased the amount or quantity of something;
e.g. The stress elevated his heart rate and put strain on his heart.
(noun)
a railway system, typically in an urban area, that runs on tracks that are installed on a structure above the streets;
e.g. I take the elevated to get to work each morning.
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