elevated
UK: ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd | US: ˈel.ə.veɪ.t̬ɪd
adj. raised above ground level or a base position
adj. (of language, style, or ideas) lofty or grand in tone
adj. (of a person) in a state of euphoria, especially due to drugs
The word "elevated" traces back to Latin elevare ("to lift up"), combining e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out") + levare ("to lighten or raise," from levis "light"). The suffix -ate marks verb formation, while -ed indicates the past participle, giving the adjective its modern sense of "raised" or "lofty." Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe grand language or heightened emotional states.
The elevated platform provided a clear view of the parade.
Her speech was filled with elevated language, inspiring the audience.
After the medication, he felt strangely elevated and detached.
The elevated highway reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Critics praised the film’s elevated themes and artistic depth.