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   loft·y

   /ˈlôfdē/

   adjective

   • 1. of imposing height: "the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms" Similar tallhighgianttoweringsoaringsky-highsky-scrapingimposingmagnificentmajesticOpposite lowshort
   • ▪ of a noble or exalted nature: "an extraordinary mixture of harsh reality and lofty ideals" Similar nobleexaltedhighhigh-mindedgrandfinesublimeelevatedworthyOpposite baselowly
   • ▪ proud, aloof, or self-important: "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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   The meaning of LOFTY is elevated in character and spirit : noble. How to use lofty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lofty.

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

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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.

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   Lofty means of high moral or intellectual value, elevated in character or style, or arrogantly superior. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of lofty in different languages.

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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 means noble, important, admirable, or very high. It can also mean proud and overbearing. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms and translations in different languages.