elevated

Higher than usual or higher than a normal amount.

• His temperature was slightly elevated.
• The test showed elevated levels of sugar.
• People with elevated blood pressure need regular checks.

Similar words: high, increased, raised

Opposites: reduced, low

Common phrases: elevated blood pressure, elevated levels, elevated temperature

Built or placed higher than the ground or the things around it.

• The stage has an elevated platform.
• An elevated walkway connects the two buildings.
• From our elevated position, we could see the whole valley.

Similar words: raised

Opposites: lowered

Common phrases: elevated platform, elevated railway, elevated walkway

Having a high or higher position in society or an organization.

• She enjoyed an elevated social status.
• His elevated rank gave him access to senior officials.
• Despite their elevated position, they treated everyone with respect.

Similar words: high-ranking, exalted

Opposites: lowly

Common phrases: elevated status, elevated rank, elevated position

Running with special computer permissions that allow changes ordinary users cannot make.

• Open an elevated command prompt.
• The installer needs an elevated process to change system files.
• Run the command in an elevated console.

Opposites: unprivileged

Common phrases: elevated command prompt, elevated console, elevated privileges

A railway built on a structure above streets or ground level.

• We took the elevated downtown.
• A train rattled along the elevated above us.
• Shops stood under the old elevated.

Similar words: elevated railway, el

Common phrases: the elevated, ride the elevated, under the elevated