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   lofty

   /ˈlɒfti/

   adjective

   • 1. of imposing height: "the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms" Similar tallhighgianttoweringsoaringsky-highsky-scrapingimposingmagnificentmajesticOpposite lowshort
   • ▪ of a noble or elevated nature: "an extraordinary mixture of harsh reality and lofty ideals" Similar nobleexaltedhighhigh-mindedgrandfinesublimeelevatedworthyOpposite baselowly
   • ▪ haughty and aloof: "lofty intellectual disdain" Similar haughtyproudaloofarrogantdisdainfulsuperciliouscondescendingpatronizingscornfulcontemptuousself-importantconceitedsnobbishlordlygrandioseimperiouspompousmagisterialoverweeningoverbearinginformal:high and mightystuck-upsnootysnottytoffee-noseduppityuppishhoity-toityliterary:vaingloriousarchaic:contumeliousOpposite modest
   • 2. (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.

   Word Origin Middle English: from loft, influenced by aloft.

   Derivatives

   • 1. loftily adverb
   • 2. loftiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOFTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LOFTY definition: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard: 3. If you have a lofty way of…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LOFTY is elevated in character and spirit : noble. How to use lofty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lofty.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOFTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LOFTY meaning: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard: 3. If you have a lofty way of…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOFTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A lofty ideal or ambition is noble, important, and admirable. It was a bank that started out with grand ideas and lofty ideals. Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loftyLofty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Lofty is a good word for describing something that's high above the ground, or someone who acts like she's high above everyone else. Dating from the 15th century, lofty originally meant "exalted," or spiritually high, but soon came to mean physically high as well.

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   1. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 2. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 3. elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 4. arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty.

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   Lofty definition: extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering. See examples of LOFTY used in a sentence.