EXALTED Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

exalted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of exalted

as in glorious

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verb

past tense of exalt

as in elevated

to assign a high status or value to popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday

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as in praised

to proclaim the glory of monstrous, gaudy gambling palaces that seem to exalt the very notion of excess

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Recent Examples of exalted

Adjective

This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Like their ancestors, Maria Theresia’s eleven surviving children were expected to place the demands of their exalted family before any preference or need of their own. — Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 This is huge — Mars is exalted in Capricorn, meaning your ambition, drive, and professional focus are about to be unstoppable. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exalted

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Adjective

Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of glorious

Verb

The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
The president has elevated MAGA-friendly election deniers into the federal government, sicced the Justice Department on his political enemies, and drafted multiple agencies into his relentless hunt to substantiate his broad claims of voter fraud.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Definition of elevated

Adjective

Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of famous

Verb

On July 4, as Americans celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary, the White House published a scathing attack on the Smithsonian Institution, in particular its National Museum of American History, reports the New York Times.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Today's top stories America celebrated its 250th birthday this weekend.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of celebrated

Adjective

In addition to Nicolas Winding Refn and Takashi Shimizu, other honored guests include Canadian Trailblazer Award winner, Indie Maverick Award recipient Don Hertzfeldt, and Denis-Héroux Award winners Robert Lepage and Louise Portal.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
As the lines between digital and traditional entertainment continue to blur, Instagram is giving its creators the ability to try their hand at some time-honored storytelling formats.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026

Definition of honored

Verb

Midway through the service, the bishop blessed the shrine grounds with holy water.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of blessed

Adjective

Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

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