elevation
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: elevations
Sense 1
The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “elevation” mean?
The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.
Is “elevation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.