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lofty

[ lawf-tee, lof- ]

adjective

, loft·i·er, loft·i·est.
  1. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering:

    lofty mountains.

    Synonyms: elevated

  2. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent.

    Antonyms: lowly

  3. elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.

    Synonyms: sublime

  4. arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty:

    to treat someone in a lofty manner.

    Synonyms: supercilious

    Antonyms: humble

  5. Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts.
  6. (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.


lofty

/ ˈlɒftɪ /

adjective

  1. of majestic or imposing height
  2. exalted or noble in character or nature
  3. haughty or supercilious
  4. elevated, eminent, or superior
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈloftily, adverb
  • ˈloftiness, noun
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Other Words From

  • loft·i·ly adverb
  • loft·i·ness noun
  • o·ver·loft·i·ness noun
  • o·ver·loft·y adjective
  • un·loft·y adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lofty1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English loft, -y 1
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Synonym Study

See high.
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Example Sentences

Carsley has occasionally looked uncomfortable in his lofty position, but this was a vital moment for him and England, so he fully deserved to relish it.

From BBC

That opinion was lofty, the man was not.

The time a player second-guessed a lofty goal.

However, her lofty levels have dipped in the second half of the season and allowed Sabalenka to overtake her at the top of the rankings.

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At the time, there was a spree of investment in celebrity-backed production companies, which gave lofty valuations to firms such as Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

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