exalted
gb/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/ us/ɪɡzˈɔltɪd/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
highly respected and admired
very respected and admired
Usage pattern:
an exalted [person/figure/leader]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse exalted (highly respected) with excited (eager or happy).
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.)
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
Themes
people
|society
|emotions
Examples
- She was an exalted figure in the civil rights movement.
- The university’s most exalted scholars attended the ceremony.
- Over time, the author’s work gained an exalted reputation.
Learner examples
- He is an exalted teacher in our town.
- She has an exalted reputation.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
high in rank or position
in a very high position
Usage pattern:
an exalted [position/office/rank]
Common mistake:
Exalted describes status or rank more than physical height (use elevated for that).
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.)
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
Themes
work
|government
|society
Examples
- She held an exalted position in the ministry.
- Only a few people are admitted to such exalted circles.
- His exalted rank gave him access to confidential meetings.
Learner examples
- He has an exalted position at work.
adjective
literary
C2
state
3
feeling uplifted and joyful
very happy and uplifted
Usage pattern:
feel exalted (at/by [something])
Common mistake:
In everyday conversation, people usually say elated or thrilled rather than exalted.
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.)
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
Themes
emotions
|health
Examples
- She felt exalted after finishing the marathon.
- The choir’s performance left the audience exalted.
- He walked home in an exalted mood, unable to stop smiling.
Learner examples
- I felt exalted after I passed the exam.
adjective
formal
C2
property
4
glorified or raised in religion
praised and honored in religion
Usage pattern:
exalted above [others/all]
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.)
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
Themes
religion
Examples
- In the hymn, God is exalted above all creation.
- The text describes the king as exalted by divine favor.
- She spoke of the saints as exalted in heaven.
Learner examples
- In the song, God is exalted.
adjective
literary
C2
property
5
lofty in style or tone
very formal and grand in style
Usage pattern:
exalted [language/tone/ideas]
Common mistake:
This sense is about style (lofty words/ideas), not about praise of a person.
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.)
Collocations
an exalted tone
|exalted language
|exalted rhetoric
|exalted ideals
|exalted sentiments
|exalted prose
|an exalted style
|exalted ambitions
|exalted thoughts
|an exalted view
Themes
language
|arts
Examples
- The essay drifts into exalted language that feels out of place.
- He preferred plain speech to her exalted rhetoric.
- The novel mixes street dialogue with moments of exalted prose.
Learner examples
- The speaker used exalted language.
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.
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.
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.