Held in very high regard or esteem; or elevated to a high position or status.
From Latin 'exaltare' combining 'ex-' (out, up) and 'altus' (high). The word entered Middle English via Old French 'exalter' around the 13th century, originally used for raising someone in rank or honor.
The word beautifully captures both the physical (being lifted up) and emotional (feeling honored) at the same time—when someone is 'exalted,' they're literally considered to be on a higher plane than others.
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