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uplifted

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up·lift  (p-lft)
tr.v. up·lift·ed, up·lift·ing, up·lifts
1. To raise; elevate.
2. To raise to a higher social, intellectual, or moral level or condition.
3. To raise to spiritual or emotional heights; exalt: music that uplifts the spirit.
adj. (plft)
Uplifted.
n. (plft)
1. The act, process, or result of raising or lifting up.
2. An effort or a movement to improve social, moral, or intellectual standards.
3. Geology An upheaval.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.uplifted - exalted emotionally especially with pride
archaicism, archaism - the use of an archaic expression
elated - exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits; "the elated winner"; "felt elated and excited"

uplifted
adjective
1. raised, erect, elevated, held high, upraised, upthrust her white, uplifted chin
2. inspired, encouraged, cheered, stimulated, stirred up, enthused, enliven, elated, gladden a smile so radiant that he felt uplifted by it
Translations
uplifted [ʌpˈlɪftɪd] ADJ
1. (= raised) [hand, arm] → levantado, en alto; [face] → vuelto hacia arriba, mirando hacia arriba
2. (= edified) to feel uplifted (by sth)sentirse animado(por algo)


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There was no sound abroad except the hooting of an old owl in the top of a water-oak, and the everlasting voice of the sea, that was not uplifted at that soft hour.
What startled eyes Uplifted from the restless stream first met The full round glory of the moon
It is as if an invisible hand had been stealthily uplifted from the bottom to catch hold of her keel as it glides through the water.
 
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