raised
/ɹeɪzd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Embossed, in relief.
Adjective
Examples
The colour finish is the latest Southern green, with gold lines, with the name Channel Packet in raised lettering on a red background on a cast brass ring, surrounding a replica of the house flag of the S.R. fleet in vitreous enamel in the centre.
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
Meaning · English
Leavened, especially with yeast.
Adjective
Examples
raised dough
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).
Common questions
What does “raised” mean?
Embossed, in relief.
Is “raised” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.