Definition

Adjective 1. Raised or lifted upward: Describes something, typically a part of the body like an arm or hand, or an object like a flag, that is held in a position higher than its normal resting place. Example: "He gave the signal with an upraised hand."

Usage

The adjective upraised is used to describe the state or position of something being elevated. It is most commonly applied to limbs or objects held aloft. - It often appears before the noun it modifies (e.g., upraised arm, upraised sword). - It can be used with verbs like "stood," "held," or "waved" to describe the action of raising.

Examples

• The statue depicted a goddess with an upraised torch.
• The protesters stood with upraised banners.
• She stopped the traffic with a firmly upraised palm.

Advanced Usage

• "with arms upraised": A common phrase describing a posture of celebration, surrender, or appeal.
• Can be used in geological contexts to describe land that has been elevated (though this is a more specialized usage).

Variants and Related Words

• Raise (verb): To lift or move something to a higher position.
• Uplifted (adjective): Raised high; often used more figuratively for spirits or moods.
• Elevated (adjective): Raised up; can be literal or refer to higher status or intellectual level.

Synonyms

• Raised
• Lifted
• Held high
• Elevated
• Upheld

Antonyms

• Lowered
• Dropped
• Downcast

Adjective

1. held up in the air
   • stood with arms upraised
   • her upraised flag