lofty
adjective
\ ˈlȯf-tē
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loftier;
loftiest
Definition of lofty
1a
: elevated in character and spirit : noble
lofty ideals
b
: elevated in status : superior
the less lofty customers of the bar
2
: having a haughty overbearing manner : supercilious
She showed a lofty disregard for their objections.
3a
: rising to a great height : impressively high
lofty mountains
4
: having full-bodied, firm, and resilient textile fibers
lofty flannel
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Other Words from lofty
loftily
\ ˈlȯf-tə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
loftiness
\ ˈlȯf-tē-nəs
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noun
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noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for lofty
Synonyms
altitudinous, high, tall, towering
Antonyms
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Examples of lofty in a Sentence
He set lofty goals for himself as a teacher.
She showed a lofty disregard for their objections.
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But Wells has a loftier goal — to transform the property called Bliss Meadows into an educational center that, in part, will teach about the troubled and triumphant agricultural history of African Americans. — Washington Post, "At an urban farm in Baltimore, plans for activism, African American history and maybe even a tiny house," 9 Sep. 2019 Franklin, meanwhile, is trying to adjust to his program’s decline from its once lofty position atop the youth basketball world. — oregonlive, "Bad blood, betrayal turns L.A. coach into Nike whistleblower," 7 Sep. 2019 Additionally, Rosalia secures a second top 10 in the current chart week: her collaboration with J Balvin and El Guincho, flies 17-8 thanks to lofty 128% increase in downloads sold. — Pamela Bustios, Billboard, "Ozuna Notches 13th No. 1 On Latin Airplay Chart With 'Te Soñé De Nuevo'," 5 Sep. 2019 Few passengers will miss the noisy, smelly gas-guzzlers, but the planes and their iconic appearance were reminders of American's lofty status in the airline business during the late 20th century. — David Koenig, chicagotribune.com, "As MD-80s fly into sunset, American Airlines faces headwinds," 4 Sep. 2019 Set in a lofty building that mimics the sharp cliffs of a fjord, the museum shares Nordic history, traces emigration, and the culture's influence on Seattle and the Ballard neighborhood. — Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, "From Beer Halls to Bakeries, Where to Find Seattle’s Scandinavian Influences," 4 Sep. 2019 The man with that lofty nickname was drafted by the Cowboys in ’64 (one spot ahead of Wichita State lineman Bill Parcells) and played 10 seasons for Dallas. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "100 Figures Who Shaped the NFL’s First Century," 28 Aug. 2019 But Wells has a loftier goal — to transform the property called BLISS Meadows into an educational center that, in part, will teach about the troubled and triumphant agricultural history of African Americans. — Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, "At an urban farm in Baltimore, plans for activism, African American history and maybe even tiny houses," 26 Aug. 2019 The ride was more than a little challenging, thanks to the lofty 6,450-foot elevation and the 4,000-foot vertical gain on sometimes steep grades. — Brian E. Clark, Los Angeles Times, "A little e-bike cheating makes Oregon Cascades bike tour a gem of a cycling trip," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lofty.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for lofty
lofty
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of lofty
literary
: rising to a great height : very tall and impressive
: very high and good : deserving to be admired
: showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people
See the full definition for lofty in the English Language Learners Dictionary
lofty
adjective
\ ˈlȯf-tē
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loftier;
loftiest
Kids Definition of lofty
1
: rising to a great height
lofty trees
2
: of high rank or admirable quality
lofty lineage He set lofty goals.
3
: showing a proud and superior attitude
Yet I knew him otherwise: a lofty lord without kindness …— Avi, Crispin
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