exalted

word · lemma: exalt

Definition

Describes someone or something that is placed in a very high position, either in status, rank, or with strong feelings of happiness or admiration.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in religious, poetic, or ceremonial contexts. Common collocations: "exalted position", "exalted status", "exalted feelings". Implies something or someone is elevated above the ordinary. Rare in everyday speech.

Example Sentences

He was given an exalted title after many years of work.

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The king sat on his exalted throne.

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She felt exalted after receiving the award.

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The ceremony gave the event an exalted atmosphere.

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He doesn’t act like someone in an exalted position.

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For centuries, poets have written about exalted love and beauty.

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