elevati

Elevati is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective elevato, meaning raised, high, lofty, or exalted. It agrees with masculine plural nouns, as in edifizii elevati (tall buildings) or piani elevati (raised floors). The feminine forms are elevata (singolare) and elevate (plurale). The word is used to describe physical height, spatial position, or metaphorical status and can refer to objects, places, or people.

Origin and usage: from Latin elevatus, the past participle of elevare, "to lift up." In Italian it is common in formal, descriptive, or technical contexts where height or superiority is relevant. It can convey both literal elevation and elevated in a figurative sense, such as dignity or refinement.

Examples and senses: a point elevato sul monte offers a panoramic view (a high point on the mountain). Una classe sociale elevata describes a high social class. Il piano elevato dell’edificio refers to a raised or upper floor. In general, elevato tends to appear in written or specialized language, while alto is more common in everyday speech.

Notes on usage: elevato is versatile across domains including architecture, geography, and literature. The plural elevati can also appear when speaking about multiple elevated items, or, less frequently, as a figurative reference to people of high status, though more explicit formulations like la classe elevata or i individui elevati are common.