exalted
gb/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/ us/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
C1
English
nagyra becsült, köztiszteletben álló, magas rangú, előkelő, emelkedett, felvillanyozott, felmagasztalt, fennkölt, fellengzős
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
an exalted [person/figure/leader]
She was an exalted figure in the civil rights movement.
A polgárjogi mozgalom nagyra becsült alakja volt.
The university’s most exalted scholars attended the ceremony.
Az egyetem leginkább tisztelt tudósai vettek részt az ünnepségen.
Over time, the author’s work gained an exalted reputation.
Learner examples
He is an exalted teacher in our town.
A városunkban nagyra becsült tanár.
She has an exalted reputation.
Nagy megbecsülés övezi.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse exalted (highly respected) with excited (eager or happy).
Meaning
highly respected and admired
Collocations
an exalted figure
|an exalted leader
|an exalted reputation
|exalted status
|exalted standing
|exalted among
|highly exalted
|an exalted name
|an exalted place in history
|hold [someone] in exalted regard
Synonyms
revered (suggests deep respect, sometimes with devotion.)
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esteemed (emphasizes being valued and respected.)
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venerated (often used for people treated with near-religious respect.)
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celebrated (focuses on being widely praised and known.)
Antonyms
despised (opposite in terms of respect and admiration.)
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disgraced (suggests loss of honor or respect.)
Themes
people
|society
|emotions
Definition
very respected and admired
Held in very high respect; greatly admired and honored.
C1
FORMAL
2
magas rangú
B2
előkelő
B2
Usage pattern:
an exalted [position/office/rank]
She held an exalted position in the ministry.
Magas rangú tisztséget töltött be a minisztériumban.
Only a few people are admitted to such exalted circles.
Csak keveseket engednek be ilyen előkelő körökbe.
His exalted rank gave him access to confidential meetings.
Learner examples
He has an exalted position at work.
Magas beosztásban dolgozik.
Common mistake:
Exalted describes status or rank more than physical height (use elevated for that).
Meaning
high in rank or position
Collocations
an exalted position
|an exalted office
|an exalted rank
|exalted circles
|exalted company
|the exalted few
|an exalted title
|move in exalted circles
|an exalted role
|an exalted post
Synonyms
elevated (often suggests promotion or being raised in status.)
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high-ranking (more direct and common for organizational rank.)
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lofty (can imply distance from ordinary people or concerns.)
Antonyms
lowly (at a low social or organizational level.)
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humble (not high in rank; can also imply modesty.)
Themes
work
|government
|society
Definition
in a very high position
Having a very high rank, position, or authority.
C2
LITERARY
3
emelkedett
C1
Usage pattern:
feel exalted (at/by [something])
She felt exalted after finishing the marathon.
A maraton befejezése után emelkedettnek érezte magát.
The choir’s performance left the audience exalted.
A kórus előadása emelkedett hangulatba hozta a közönséget.
He walked home in an exalted mood, unable to stop smiling.
Learner examples
I felt exalted after I passed the exam.
A vizsga sikeres letétele után nagyon feldobottnak éreztem magam.
Common mistake:
In everyday conversation, people usually say elated or thrilled rather than exalted.
Meaning
feeling uplifted and joyful
Collocations
feel exalted
|an exalted mood
|an exalted state
|exalted by success
|spiritually exalted
|a sense of being exalted
|exalted with joy
|exalted after
|exalted by the news
|an exalted feeling
Synonyms
elated (common and strongly focused on happiness.)
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uplifted (suggests renewed hope or energy.)
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exhilarated (often linked to excitement and physical energy.)
Antonyms
dejected (low in spirit; discouraged.)
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downcast (sad or lacking confidence.)
Themes
emotions
|health
Definition
very happy and uplifted
Feeling intensely happy, proud, or spiritually uplifted.
C2
FORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
exalted above [others/all]
In the hymn, God is exalted above all creation.
A himnuszban Istent minden teremtés fölé magasztalják.
The text describes the king as exalted by divine favor.
A szöveg úgy írja le a királyt, mint akit az isteni kegy felmagasztalt.
She spoke of the saints as exalted in heaven.
Learner examples
In the song, God is exalted.
Az énekben Istent felmagasztalják.
Meaning
glorified or raised in religion
Collocations
exalted above all
|be exalted
|exalted in heaven
|exalted by God
|exalted Lord
|exalted Savior
|exalted name
|exalted on high
|exalted to glory
|Christ is exalted
Synonyms
glorified (focuses on being honored with glory.)
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deified (stronger; treated as a god.)
Antonyms
humbled (brought down in status or pride.)
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dishonored (treated without honor or respect.)
Themes
religion
Definition
praised and honored in religion
Praised as supremely great, or raised to a higher and more glorious status, especially in religious language.
C2
LITERARY
5
fennkölt
C1
fellengzős
C1
Usage pattern:
exalted [language/tone/ideas]
The essay drifts into exalted language that feels out of place.
A dolgozat időnként oda nem illő, fellengzős nyelvezetbe csúszik át.
He preferred plain speech to her exalted rhetoric.
Az egyszerű, egyenes beszédet jobban kedvelte az ő fennkölt retorikájánál.
The novel mixes street dialogue with moments of exalted prose.
Learner examples
The speaker used exalted language.
A beszélő fennkölt nyelvezetet használt.
Common mistake:
This sense is about style (lofty words/ideas), not about praise of a person.
Meaning
lofty in style or tone
Collocations
an exalted tone
|exalted language
|exalted rhetoric
|exalted ideals
|exalted sentiments
|exalted prose
|an exalted style
|exalted ambitions
|exalted thoughts
|an exalted view
Synonyms
lofty (can imply grandeur or being out of touch with reality.)
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high-flown (often mildly critical of over-grand language.)
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elevated (neutral term for a more formal, literary style.)
Antonyms
plain (simple and direct in style.)
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down-to-earth (practical and unpretentious.)
Themes
language
|arts
Definition
very formal and grand in style
Grand, elevated, or high-flown in language, ideas, or style.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exalted
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
US/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
Syllables & stress
ex - al - ted (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (al)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: exalted
Word family
Core family
exalt
verb C1
Related words
exaltation
noun C1
Expressions
be exalted
1/bˈi ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be greatly honored or praised
To be honored or praised very highly.
Examples
- In many myths, warriors who die bravely are exalted as legends.
- The leader was exalted by supporters and criticized by opponents.
- In the prayer, God is exalted above all.
Learner examples
- She was exalted as a national hero.
be exalted
1/bˈi ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be highly praised and honored
to be praised a lot (often in religion)
Examples
- In the closing prayer, God is exalted above all.
- The hymn repeats the line, “Be exalted forever.”
- She said that courage should be exalted, not mocked.
Learner examples
- In the song, God is exalted.
the exalted one
1/ðə ɪɡzˈɔltɪd wˈʌn/
fixed phrase
literary
a reverential name for God
a respectful name for God
Examples
- The poem addresses the Exalted One in solemn language.
- In the story, the Exalted One judges the living and the dead.