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- Dictionarylofty/ˈlɒfti/
adjective
- 1. of imposing height: "the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.
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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.
LOFTY definition: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard: 3. If you have a lofty way of…. Learn more.
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.
formal. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard: lofty sentiments / ideals. disapproving. If you have a lofty way of behaving or talking, etc., you act as if you think you are better than other people: a lofty attitude / air / tone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Lofty definition: extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering. See examples of LOFTY used in a sentence.
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. to treat someone in a lofty manner.
loft•y. (ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-) adj. loft•i•er, loft•i•est. 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.
Definition of lofty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A lofty ideal or ambition is noble, important, and admirable. [...] 2. A lofty building or room is very high. [formal] [...] 3. If you say that someone behaves in a lofty way, you are critical of them for behaving in a proud and somewhat overbearing way, as if they think they are very important. [disapproval] [...]
Lofty Sentence Examples. The surrounding mountains are lofty and rugged. He is such a lofty, heavenly soul! I have faith only in God and the lofty destiny of our adored monarch. It is a lofty tree reaching a height of 170 ft._ or more, with a massive trunk io to 15 ft. So let's raise the bar to this lofty level.
