lofty
adjective/ˈlɒfti/
/ˈlɔːfti/
(comparative loftier, superlative loftiest)
(formal)- (of buildings, mountains, etc.) very high and impressive
- lofty ceilings/rooms/towers
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsc2- From the lofty heights of his apartment you could see right across New York.
- The dining room was airy and lofty.
- The glen is deeply enclosed by lofty mountains.
- [usually before noun] (approving) (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality
- lofty ambitions/ideals/principles
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- Despite their lofty ideals, they still needed to raise money.
- Many politicians start out with lofty principles, but only a few manage to maintain them.
- (disapproving) showing a belief that you are worth more than other people synonym haughty
- her lofty disdain for other people
Word OriginMiddle English: from loft, influenced by aloft.
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