adj
elevated
EHL-uh-vay-dihd
adj
1
Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
"The house sits on elevated ground overlooking the valley."
2
Higher than normal, especially describing a level or measurement.
"His blood pressure was elevated at the checkup."
3
Of higher rank, status, or refinement.
"He speaks in a rather elevated, formal style."
How to Use Elevated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRaised higher than usual — physically, in measurement, or in rank and style.
Common pairings
elevated levels
elevated risk
elevated platform
Word Forms
more elevated comparative, elevateds plural, most elevated superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “elevated”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The house sits on _____ ground overlooking the valley.
Etymology
The past participle of elevate, used as an adjective.