exalted

[ig-zawl-tid] / ɪgˈzɔl tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

praised; held in high esteem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elevated illustrious inflated lofty sublime

STRONG

dignified exaggerated honored imposing leading uplifting

WEAK

astral august eminent excessive first grand high high-minded high-ranking highest highest-ranking honorable ideal immodest intellectual magnificent noble number one outstanding overblown pompous prestigious pretentious proud self-important superb superior top-drawer top-ranking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lowly

STRONG

subordinate unimportant

WEAK

condemned criticized debased denounced humiliated

Example Sentences

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She had an exalted view of her role as first lady, sometimes seeming to regard herself as a sort of deputy president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

In that, he is in exalted company - Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher are the others.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Italy proved they belonged in exalted company against England, one of the pre-tournament favourites.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“We have been,” said Mr. Wopsle, exalted with his late performance,—“we have been indulging, Mr. Orlick, in an intellectual evening.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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