elevating (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɛlɪveɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Making someone feel happier, more hopeful, or morally better.
Examples
The music was incredibly elevating, lifting everyone's spirits.
She found the conversation with the wise elder to be deeply elevating.
His speech was a powerful and elevating experience for the entire community.
How to Use elevating
- elevate to (prepositional phrase)
- To raise someone or something to a higher level, status, or rank. — "The committee voted to elevate the historical site to a UNESCO World Heritage status."
- elevate oneself (phrasal verb)
- To improve one's own status, character, or moral standing. — "He tried to elevate himself above the petty squabbles of his colleagues."
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