# exalted

/ɪɡˈzɔɫtɪd/ (US) · /ɛɡzˈɒltɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/exalted
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

having a very high rank or position. It also describes a feeling of extreme happiness or importance.

For teachers: placed at a high level or status; held in high regard. Also describes a state of extreme elation or spiritual intensity.

## Examples

- She holds an exalted position in the company.
- The professor was treated with exalted respect by his former students during the ceremony.
- The poet's exalted language elevates the mundane details of rural life into something sacred and timeless.

## Usage notes

- Often used to describe social status or intense emotional states; frequently follows linking verbs like 'feel' or 'remain'.'

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