upphöjd

Upphöjd is a Swedish adjective that describes something that has been raised or elevated, either in a physical sense or in a figurative sense such as status or honor. In architectural or landscape descriptions it can refer to a raised platform, stage, terrace or other elevated feature. In social or symbolic contexts it denotes exalted or honored status, for example when speaking of someone being “upphöjd till kung” or of “upphöjd heder.”

The term is formed from the prefix upp- meaning upward and the noun höjd meaning height, and it derives from the verb upphöja, which means to exalt, raise or elevate. The participle upphöjd (and its neuter form upphöjt) is used to describe something that has undergone the action of elevating, such as a building described as upphöjt or a person described as upphöjd.

Upphöjd is commonly used attributively before nouns and agrees with gender and number, for example en upphöjd plats or flera upphöjda platser. It also appears in religious or ceremonial language to describe beings or concepts that are exalted or glorified, contributing to a sense of reverence or dignity.

See also: upphöja, höjd, upphöjdhet, exaltation.

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