Raised (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Increased in amount or degree; "raised temperature".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The doctor checked the patient's chart and saw that her raised blood pressure was a concern.
• The city's raised taxes on luxury goods led to a decline in sales.
• After the workout, her raised heart rate took several minutes to return to normal.
• The farmer noticed a raised water level in the reservoir after the heavy rainfall.
• The researchers studied the effects of raised CO2 levels on plant growth.

Synonyms

• Elevated

Meaning ²

Embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery; "brocaded silk"; "an embossed satin"; "embossed leather"; "raised needlework"; "raised metalwork".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Embossed
• Brocaded

Meaning ³

Located or moved above the surround or above the normal position; "a raised design"; "raised eyebrows".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Lowered