elevated — raised to a higher position; situated above the normal level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: raised to a higher position; situated above the normal level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The cat thinks it's royalty when sitting on the elevated cat tower.
- His elevated cholesterol levels forced him to give up his beloved bacon.
- The elevated train provides an excellent bird's-eye view of the traffic jam below.
elevated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈeləveɪtɪd/]
raised to a higher position; situated above the normal level
The train runs on an elevated track high above the busy city streets.
Dedicated work gets elevated and celebrated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'elevatus', the past participle of 'elevare', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. The term combines the prefix 'e-' (out) with 'levare' (to lift), originally describing something lifted or raised to a higher position.
Breakdown
e- (out) + levare (to lift) + -ed (past participle suffix), forming the adjective meaning 'lifted up' or 'raised to a higher level'.
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📝Examples
“The cat thinks it's royalty when sitting on the elevated cat tower.”
“His elevated cholesterol levels forced him to give up his beloved bacon.”
“The elevated train provides an excellent bird's-eye view of the traffic jam below.”
“After winning the lottery, his elevated spirits lasted exactly until tax season.”
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