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exalted

exalted

1 7.7
Ideas or feelings that seem noble and inspiring
  • adjective
  • /ɪɡˈzɔltɪd/
  • Formal
translation icon : exaltado
  • In his speech, he emphasized the exalted ideals of justice and equality.

You are sharpening your perceptive faculties so you could tune into the exalted frequency.

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Examples

  • The Selman Summit of ancient education, The rhetor, the Doctor of eloquence, was a more exalted being than a mere grammarian.

  • He also became the Grand Old Man of the French Army, elevated to commander in chief, with the exalted rank of Marshall General of France.

  • "O, Exalted One" will do.

  • Oh, many thanks, Exalted Mother... a thousand thanks, Holy Sister...

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Exalted and mighty King and our sovereign lord I present myself.

  • Exalted and mighty King and our Sovereign Lord, I introduce myself.

  • "Your Exalted Glory and Inestimable Beauty have done me a great honor.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Exalted Ruler of the Wild Moose.

  • Her Exalted Majesty can't possibly have a lover.

  • We are reasserting man's natural desire for the exalted, for a concern with our relationship to the absolute emotions.

Synonyms

grand
vsexalted
  • Formal
419 3.7

Having high moral or intellectual aims

is more narrowly about moral or intellectual elevation rather than impressive style
sublime
vsexalted
  • Literature
43 6.7

Extremely beautiful or great in a way that makes people feel wonder

focuses on moral or intellectual elevation rather than overwhelming beauty or awe
lofty
vsexalted
  • Formal
39 5.1

Showing high moral ideas or aims that seem admirable and often not realistic

highlights moral or intellectual worth rather than social standing
high-minded
vsexalted
  • Formal
9 6.8

Someone who has strong moral beliefs and high ideals

is broader, applying to elevated value beyond just principled thinking
rarefied
vsexalted
  • Formal
5 9.9

Ideas that only a small group of experts understand

applies elevation broadly without implying exclusivity or select audience
rarified
vsexalted
  • Literature
2 9.3

Very intelligent and formal, often found in small educated groups

expresses similar elevation but stresses high moral or intellectual value
noble-minded
vsexalted
1 6.6

A person who cares very strongly about what is right and fair

is similar but applies to ideas or qualities, not only personal character
inspired
vsexalted
1 4.1

Being very creative and excellent, as if from a sudden bright idea

indicates high moral or intellectual value rather than divine inspiration
elevated
vsexalted
  • Literature
6.7

High in moral, intellectual or artistic value

focuses on moral or intellectual value rather than artistic aspects
idealistic
vsexalted
7.4

Having strong beliefs about how people should behave to make the world better

expresses high value itself rather than the aim to achieve it

Antonyms

52 6.1

Showing little good taste or refinement in style

base
  • Offensive
7.9

Showing low moral quality, not honest or noble

How Elevated

sublime
  • Literature
43 6.7
exalted
  • Formal
1 7.7
elevated
  • Literature
6.7
refined
  • Formal
4 4.1
common
797 1.0

Surface Forms

exalted positive

Morphology

exalted = exalt (transparent) = exalt + ed

Formed by the regular past-participle/adjectival use of 'exalt' + '-ed', so the adjective meaning is directly derived from 'to raise/elevate'.

Etymology

The word exalted comes from Latin parts ex- meaning 'up' and altus meaning 'high', the same root you see in altitude. So an exalted idea is like a thought 'raised up'—noble, high in style or value.