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lofty

[ lawf-tee, lof- ]

adjective

loftier, loftiest.
  1. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering:

    lofty mountains.

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

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

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  4. arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty:

    to treat someone in a lofty manner.

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


lofty

/ ˈɒڳɪ /

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

  • ˈǴڳپ, adverb
  • ˈǴڳپԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • Ǵڳ·· adverb
  • Ǵڳ··Ա noun
  • o·ver·Ǵڳ··Ա noun
  • ··Ǵڳ· adjective
  • ܲ·Ǵڳ· adjective
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yvlog 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

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A recent study also estimated the cost of the plan to be far lower than the lofty figure cited by the legislators.

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“I think on the spectrum of finished product, it’s not even close,” Roberts reiterated pregame, noting the team’s lofty future visions for his development.

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A stubby flutter of greenery at a gas station, and a lofty palm behind an IHOP.

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One topic of debate was how to defend the rule of law while bringing their lofty principles down to earth.

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But Brown’s team had lofty aspirations for it.

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