/ˈɛləveɪtɪd/► audioScrabble 12Words With Friends 14
Definition
noun a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level.
— synonyms: elevated_railway, elevated_railroad, el, overhead_railway
adjective raised above the ground.
adjective of high moral or intellectual value.
— synonyms: exalted, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified
adjective increased in amount or degree.
— synonyms: raised(a)
Examples
“The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.”
“The traditional worldview elevates man as the pinnacle of creation.”
“A talented chef can elevate everyday ingredients into gourmet delights.”