lofty

  • 11lofty — UK [ˈlɒftɪ] / US [ˈlɔftɪ] adjective Word forms lofty : adjective lofty comparative loftier superlative loftiest mainly literary 1) a lofty building or structure is very tall The town hall s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century. 2) lofty… …

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  • 12lofty — loft|y [ˈlɔfti US ˈlo:] adj 1.) literary lofty mountains, buildings etc are very high and impressive ▪ He stayed at the ISH, from whose lofty heights he could see across New York. 2.) lofty ideas, beliefs, attitudes etc show high standards or… …

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  • 13lofty — loft|y [ lɔfti ] adjective MAINLY LITERARY 1. ) a lofty building or structure is very tall: The town hall s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century. 2. ) lofty goals or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral… …

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  • 14lofty — adjective 1 seeming to think you are better than other people: a lofty manner 2 lofty ideas, beliefs, attitudes etc are of an unusually high moral quality: lofty ideals of equality and social justice 3 literary lofty mountains, buildings etc are… …

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  • 15lofty — adjective (loftier; est) Date: 15th century 1. a. elevated in character and spirit ; noble < lofty ideals > b. elevated in status ; superior 2. having a haughty overbearing manner ; s …

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  • 16lofty — adjective 1) a lofty tower Syn: tall, high, giant, towering, soaring, skyscraping Ant: low, short 2) lofty ideals Syn: noble, e …

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  • 17lofty — adjective 1) a lofty tower Syn: tall, high 2) lofty ideals Syn: noble, exalted, high, high minded, worthy, grand, fine, elevated 3) …

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  • 18lofty — adj. (loftier, loftiest) 1 literary (of things) of imposing height, towering, soaring (lofty heights). 2 consciously haughty, aloof, or dignified (lofty contempt). 3 exalted or noble; sublime (lofty ideals). Derivatives: loftily adv. loftiness n …

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  • 19lofty — loftily, adv. loftiness, n. /lawf tee, lof /, adj., loftier, loftiest. 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&#8230; …

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  • 20lofty — adjective /ˈlɒfti,ˈlɔːfti/ a) high, tall, having great height or stature a lofty bed b) idealistic, implying over optimism a lofty goal …

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