gehoben — meaning in English

English meaning

• elevated adj Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
• literary adj Relating to literature, especially fiction, poetry, and other creative writing.

Senses

gehoben is used for these senses in English:

• high-class Recognized for its quality.
• literary Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.

elevated — full definition

1. adj Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
2. adj Higher than normal, especially describing a level or measurement.
3. adj Of higher rank, status, or refinement.

literary — full definition

1. adj Relating to literature, especially fiction, poetry, and other creative writing.
2. adj Suited to formal or artistic writing rather than everyday speech.

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