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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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   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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   LOFTY meaning: 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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   lofty: [adjective] elevated in character and spirit : noble. elevated in status : superior.

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

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   4 meanings: 1. of majestic or imposing height 2. exalted or noble in character or nature 3. haughty or supercilious 4..... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of lofty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   lofty: 1 adj of imposing height; especially standing out above others “ lofty mountains” Synonyms: eminent , soaring , towering high (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') adj having or displaying great dignity or nobility “ lofty ...

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

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    Define lofty. lofty synonyms, lofty pronunciation, lofty translation, English dictionary definition of lofty. adj. loft·i·er , loft·i·est 1. Of imposing height. 2.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLOFTY definition in American English | 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. American English : lofty / ˈlɔfti /