exalted

Exalted is a word used as an adjective meaning elevated or raised, especially in rank, status, or character. In religious, ceremonial, or rhetorical contexts, it can describe beings or persons regarded with high reverence or authority, such as deities, saints, or rulers. The term is derived from the Latin exaltare, from ex- "up" and altus "high," and entered English in the late Middle Ages. Exalted can also function as a noun in some contexts when used as a title or epithet, though in modern usage it is primarily an adjective and the past tense of the verb exalt.

In popular culture, Exalted is the title of a tabletop role-playing game published by White Wolf Publishing. Released in 2001, Exalted is set in a high fantasy version of the World of Darkness, and centers on "Exalted" heroes who possess extraordinary powers; the game uses the Storytelling System and emphasizes grand, mythic storytelling. The term has also appeared in literature and film as a descriptor for characters of noble or godlike stature.