lofty

[ lawf-tee, lof- ]
/ ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf- /

adjective, loft·i·er, loft·i·est.

extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent.
elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.
arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner.
Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts.
(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.

Origin of lofty

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at loft, -y1

SYNONYMS FOR lofty

1 elevated. See high.
3 sublime.
4 supercilious.

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British Dictionary definitions for lofty

lofty
/ (ˈlɒftɪ) /

adjective loftier or loftiest

of majestic or imposing height
exalted or noble in character or nature
haughty or supercilious
elevated, eminent, or superior

Derived forms of lofty

loftily, adverb loftiness, noun