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Meaning of 'lofty' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lofty [ superl.]
- Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
- Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.

Meaning of 'lofty' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lofty [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having or displaying great dignity or nobility
Example in sentence:
  • a gallant pageant;
  • lofty ships;
  • majestic cities;
  • proud alpine peaks
Meaning (2):
- of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Example in sentence:
  • a grand purpose;
  • a noble and lofty concept;
  • an exalted ideal;
  • argue in terms of high-flown ideals
Meaning (3):
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Example in sentence:
  • an eminent peak;
  • lofty mountains;
  • the soaring spires of the cathedral;
  • towering icebergs

Nearby Words:

loffe loft loftily loftiness

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