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lofty

释义

lofty

adjectivemainly literary

UK /ˈlɒfti/

Word Forms

adjective	lofty
comparative	loftier
superlative	loftiest

1
a lofty building or structure is very tall
The town hall’s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century.
Synonyms and related words
Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings
appointed
baronial
beachfront
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe height
elevated
high
high
2
lofty aims or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral standards
Few people can meet his lofty standards.
lofty ideals/ambitions
Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct
moral
correct
right
3
someone who has a lofty manner or attitude behaves in a way that shows they think they are better than other people
Synonyms and related words
Describing arrogant and over-confident people or behaviour
arrogant
proud
conceited

lofty

adjectivemainly literary

US /ˈlɔfti/

Word Forms

adjective	lofty
comparative	loftier
superlative	loftiest

1
a lofty building or structure is very tall
The town hall’s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century.
Synonyms and related words
Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings
appointed
baronial
beachfront
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe height
elevated
high
high
2
lofty goals or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral standards
Few people can meet his lofty standards.
lofty ideals/ambitions
Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct
moral
correct
right
3
someone who has a lofty manner or attitude behaves in a way that shows they think they are better than other people
Synonyms and related words
Describing arrogant and over-confident people or behavior
arrogant
proud
conceited

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