excessive / elevated
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excessive
Inappropriately or excessively high, especially for prices, demands, or speeds.
Die Werkstatt verlangte einen völlig überhöhten Preis für die Reparatur.
The repair shop charged a completely excessive price for the repair.
idealized
Presented in a way that is more idealized, glorifying, or meaningful than reality warrants.
In dem Roman wird die Hauptfigur zu einer fast mythisch überhöhten Gestalt.
In the novel, the main character becomes an almost mythically idealized figure.
banked / elevated
Higher on one side or at one point than another in order to create a slope. This is often used on roads or tracks in curves to counteract centrifugal forces.
Die Außenseite der Rennstrecke ist in den Kurven stark überhöht.
The outside of the racetrack is strongly banked in the curves.
'Überhöht' (excessive/elevated) is the past participle of the inseparable verb 'überhöhen' (to exaggerate/elevate). The prefix 'über-' in combination with an adjective like 'hoch' (high) often indicates excess, meaning 'too high'.
Man sollte die Bedeutung dieses Ereignisses nicht künstlich überhöhen.
One should not artificially exaggerate the significance of this event.
In the meaning 'zu hoch' (too high), 'überhöht' (excessive) is very often combined with the nouns 'Preis' (price), 'Geschwindigkeit' (speed), or 'Forderung' (demand).
Er wurde von der Polizei angehalten, weil er mit überhöhter Geschwindigkeit gefahren ist.
He was stopped by the police because he had been driving at excessive speed.
You will usually find the meaning 'idealisiert' (idealized) in texts about art, literature, or history. It often describes a 'Darstellung' (depiction), a 'Bild' (image), or a 'Figur' (figure/character).
Die Biografie zeichnet ein stark überhöhtes Bild des Politikers.
The biography paints a strongly idealized image of the politician.
The third meaning is technical and is used almost only in the context of road construction, rail transport, or racetracks. Most often it refers to the noun 'Kurve' (curve).
Dank der überhöhten Kurve konnte das Auto die Geschwindigkeit halten.
Thanks to the banked curve, the car was able to maintain its speed.
increased / elevated
Both words can describe a price or demand that is above the usual level. „Erhöht“ neutrally states that the value is higher, while „überhöht“ also expresses an evaluation that the amount is inappropriate or excessive. Use „erhöht“ for a factual statement and „überhöht“ when criticizing the amount.
Der überhöhte Preis schreckt viele Kunden ab.
The excessive price puts many customers off.
Der erhöhte Preis gilt wegen der gestiegenen Kosten.
The increased price is due to the higher costs.
