Uplifted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /(ˌ)əp-ˈlift/ up·lift

Meaning & Definition of Uplifted

Uplifted (verb)

  1. to lift up, elevate; especially, to cause (a portion of the earth's surface) to rise above adjacent areas
  2. to improve the spiritual, social, or intellectual condition of
  3. rise

Uplifted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being positioned above a surface

    "an uplifted area of ground"

    similar: elevated, lifted, raised, upraised
    related: aerial, suspended, erect, perpendicular, standing, upright, upstanding, vertical
    opposite: sunken
    near: low, low-lying, short, squat

Uplifted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move from a lower to a higher place or position

    "a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates"

    similar: boosted, craned, elevated, heaved, hefted, heightened, hiked, hoisted, jacked (up), lifted, perked (up), picked up, raised, took up, upheld, upped, upraised
    related: ascended, mounted, rose, reared, upended
    opposite: dropped, lowered
    near: descended, dipped, fell, pitched, plunged, slipped, bore, depressed, pressed, pushed, sank, submerged

Related Entry: Uplift (verb)

Uplift is a different word from Uplifted. The synonyms below are for uplift, not for uplifted.

  1. to move from a lower to a higher place or position

    "a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates"

    similar: boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, raise, take up, up, uphold, upraise
    related: ascend, mount, rise, rear, upend
    opposite: drop, lower
    near: descend, dip, fall, pitch, plunge, slip, bear, depress, press, push, sink, submerge

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uplifted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uplifted:

elevated, lifted, raised, upraised, boosted, craned, heaved, hefted, heightened, hiked, hoisted, jacked (up), perked (up), picked up, took up, upheld, upped

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uplifted

Words with the opposite meaning of Uplifted:

sunken, dropped, lowered

Related Words for Uplifted

aerial, suspended, erect, perpendicular, standing, upright, upstanding, vertical, ascended, mounted, rose, reared, upended

Near Antonyms of Uplifted

low, low-lying, short, squat, descended, dipped, fell, pitched, plunged, slipped, bore, depressed, pressed, pushed, sank, submerged

Word Forms of Uplifted

Inflections: uplifting, uplifts

Derived words: uplifter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Uplifted

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Uplifted

What does "Uplifted" mean?

"Uplifted" means to lift up, elevate; especially, to cause (a portion of the earth's surface) to rise above adjacent areas. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to lift up, elevate; especially, to cause (a portion of the earth's surface) to rise above adjacent areas. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Uplifted"?

Other words for "Uplifted" include elevated, lifted, raised, upraised, boosted, craned, heaved and hefted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uplifted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uplifted"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uplifted". Common alternatives include elevated, lifted, raised, upraised, boosted, craned, heaved, hefted, heightened and hiked.

What is the opposite of "Uplifted"?

Antonyms of "Uplifted" include sunken, dropped and lowered. Near antonyms include low, low-lying, short and squat.

How do you use "Uplifted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uplifted" in a sentence: "an uplifted area of ground"; "a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates".

Is "Uplifted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uplifted" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Uplifted"?

"Uplifted" is pronounced /(ˌ)əp-ˈlift/ and divided into syllables as up·lift.

What is the origin of the word "Uplifted"?

First known use: 14th centuryt.