The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Lofty \Loft"y\, a. [Compar. Loftier; superl. Loftiest.]
   [From Loft.]
   1. Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
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            See lofty Lebanon his head advance.   --Pope.
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   2. Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit,
      bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately;
      characterized by pride; haughty.
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            The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity.
                                                  --Is. lvii.
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            Lofty and sour to them that loved him not. --Shak.
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            Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme.
                                                  --Milton.

   Syn: Tall; high; exalted; dignified; stately; majestic;
        sublime; proud; haughty. See Tall.
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