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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOFTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Lofty means high or tall in position or ideas. It can also mean arrogant or disrespectful. Learn how to use lofty in sentences and find related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

     LOFTY meaning: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high...

   • Znaczenie Lofty, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     LOFTY definicja: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high...

   • Lofty: German Translation

     lofty translate: hoch, hochmütig. Learn more in the...

   • Lofty: Ukrainian Translation

     lofty - translate into Ukrainian with the English-Ukrainian...

   • Lofty: Thai Translation

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   • Lofty Spanish Translation

     LOFTY translate: alto, noble, elevado, altivo, altanero,...

   • Lofty: Polish Translation

     LOFTY translate: wyniosły, wysoki, wyniosły. Learn more in...

   • Lofty: Norwegian Translation

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › loftyLofty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Lofty means elevated in character, spirit, status, or height. It can also mean having a haughty or supercilious manner. See synonyms, examples, and word history of lofty.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOFTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Lofty means high or tall, or having high moral standards or ideals. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loftyLofty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlofty adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

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

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   Lofty means very high, noble, or proud. It can describe a building, a room, an ideal, or a person's behavior. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin with Collins English Dictionary.