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elevated

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛɫəˌveɪtɪd// UK //ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtɪd// el·e·vat·ed Archaic Slang

n. higher than the area around it, or at a higher level than normal. It can also describe ideas or language that are very formal and serious.

n. raised above the ground or a surrounding level; also used figuratively to describe high-ranking status or a formal, sophisticated register of language.


SIMPLE

The house has an elevated view of the entire valley.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor expressed concern about the patient's elevated heart rate during the physical examination.

COMPLEX

The poet was known for using elevated language to transform mundane daily activities into profound philosophical reflections on the nature of existence.

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When describing physical height, it often functions as a past participle; in linguistic contexts, it describes a formal or high-status register.

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