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- Dictionaryloft·y/ˈlôfdē/
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.
LOFTY meaning: 1. high: 2. Lofty ideas, etc. are of a high moral standard: 3. If you have a lofty way of…. Learn more.
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.
Lofty definition: extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering. See examples of LOFTY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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 somewhat overbearing way, as if they think they are very important. [disapproval] [...]
adj comparative. loftiest. adj superlative. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024. loft•y /ˈlɔfti, ˈlɑf-/ adj., -i•er, -i•est. extending high in the air; towering: lofty mountains. elevated in style or tone: lofty sentiments. arrogant in manner; haughty: a rather lofty butler. loft•i•ly /ˈlɔftəli, ˈlɑf-/ adv.
