Elevated - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈelɪveɪtɪd|  American pronunciation of the word elevated
Brit.  |ˈelɪveɪtɪd|  British pronunciation of the word elevated
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to elevate
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to elevate

noun

- a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level (syn: el)

adjective

- raised above the ground
an elevated platform
- of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style (syn: exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarefied, sublime)
- increased in amount or degree (syn: raised)

Extra examples

Her poetry is known for its elevated style.

...an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park...

The train runs on an elevated track.

...unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people...

It is hard to be pretentious or elevated in Yiddish, and easy to poke fun.

At other times, his peroration contains more elevated sentiments.

She elevated every rare small success to the sublime.

Language has elevated humans above the other animals.

Gandhi was elevated to the position of 'Pilot of the Nation'.

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