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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
What does the word lofty mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word lofty, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. lofty has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. music (late 1500s) weather (early 1600s) birds (mid 1700s) wool (1900s) Entry status.
LOFTY meaning: 1 : rising to a great height very tall and impressive; 2 : very high and good deserving to be admired
Definitions of 'lofty'. 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 rather unpleasant way, as if they think they are very important.
