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elevated

[ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd]
adjective
elevado
1. positioned at a higher level or altitude
The elevated platform provided a better view of the stage.
A plataforma elevada proporcionava uma melhor vista do palco.
2. increased in amount, level, or intensity
The patient had elevated blood pressure.
O paciente tinha a pressão arterial elevada.
3. noble, dignified, or of high moral or intellectual quality
The author's elevated prose style impressed critics.
O estilo de prosa elevado do autor impressionou os críticos.
4. promoted to a higher rank or position
She was elevated to the position of CEO.
Ela foi elevada à posição de CEO.
Synonyms
raisedhighloftyexaltedincreasedpromoted
Antonyms
lowereddecreasedreduceddemotedhumble

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevado
commonly used across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
elevado
standard usage; 'elevado' also refers to the elevated expressway system (Elevado da Perimetral)
São Paulo
elevado
standard usage; common in references to elevated highways
Portugal
elevado
standard usage with same meanings

Related Idioms & Phrases

elevated thinking - pensamento elevado
elevated status - status elevado
elevated mood - estado de espírito elevado
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