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elevated Meaning & Definition

/ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.tɪd/

What Does Elevated Mean?

Elevated is an adjective that means Raised, usually above ground level. It can also mean Increased, particularly above a normal level. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of elevate. As a noun, it means An elevated railway.

Elevated in Brief

Part of speechadjective, verb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.tɪd/
Syllables4
Synonymsoverhead, raised and cheer up
Antonymsdecrease, diminish and lower
Pluralelevateds
Comparative / superlativemore elevated, most elevated

Elevated Definition (Adjective)

  1. Raised, usually above ground level.
  2. Increased, particularly above a normal level.

    The patient presented with elevated blood pressure.

  3. Of a higher intellectual or moral quality.

    the elevated language of poetry

  4. Of a higher rank or status: noble, dignified.
  5. Running with administrator rights.

    Install all the required tools from an elevated console.

  6. Intoxicated; drunk.
  7. Of a higher register or style.

Elevated as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of elevate

Elevated as a Noun

  1. An elevated railway.

    the Washington Street Elevated

Verb

  1. To raise (something) to a higher position.

    The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.

  2. To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
  3. To confer honor or nobility on (someone).

    The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.

  4. To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.

    A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.

  5. To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
  6. To increase the intensity or degree of (something).

    Some drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level.

  7. To lift the spirits of (someone)
  8. To intoxicate in a slight degree; to make (someone) tipsy.
  9. (Latinism) To attempt to make (something) seem less important, remarkable, etc.

Adjective

  1. Raised, particularly above ground level.
  2. Of a higher rank or status.
  3. Running with administration rights granted

    Install all the required tools from an elevated console.

Synonyms of Elevated

Elevated synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Elevated

Elevated in a Sentence

The patient presented with elevated blood pressure.

the elevated language of poetry

Install all the required tools from an elevated console.

the Washington Street Elevated

The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.

The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.

A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.

Some drugs have the side effect of elevating your blood sugar level.

Word Forms & Grammar

elevated (comparative more elevated, superlative most elevated)

elevated

elevated (plural elevateds)

Words That Rhyme With Elevated

How to Pronounce Elevated

Elevated is pronounced /ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.tɪd/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɛl).

Questions People Ask About Elevated

Is elevated an adjective or a verb?

Elevated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.

What is another word for elevated?

You can replace elevated with words such as overhead, raised and cheer up. See the full list of elevated synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of elevated?

Words opposite in meaning to elevated are decrease, diminish, lower and reduce.

What is the plural of elevated?

The plural of elevated is elevateds.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of elevated?

The comparative form is more elevated and the superlative form is most elevated.

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