lofty

Adjective

US[lawf-tee]/ˈlɔfti/2 syllables

Open English WordNet

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style“an exalted ideal”“argue in terms of high-flown ideals — Oliver Franks”“a noble and lofty concept”“a grand purpose”Synonyms: exalted elevated sublime grand high-flown high-minded rarefied rarified idealistic noble-mindedOpposite ignobleSimilar noble
of imposing height; especially standing out above others“an eminent peak”“lofty mountains”“the soaring spires of the cathedral”“towering icebergs”Synonyms: eminent soaring toweringOpposite lowSimilar high
having or displaying great dignity or nobility“a gallant pageant”“lofty ships”“majestic cities”“proud alpine peaks”Synonyms: gallant majestic proudOpposite unimpressiveSimilar impressive

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Loft′y adjective [Compar. Loftier; superlative Loftiest.]

Origin: From Loft.

1. Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.

See lofty Lebanon his head advance.— Alexander Pope

2. Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.

The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity.— Is. lvii. 15.

Lofty and sour to them that loved him not.— William Shakespeare

Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme.— John Milton

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

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54