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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024loft•y /ˈlɔfti, ˈlɑf-/USA pronunciation adj., -i•er, -i•est. - extending high in the air; towering:lofty mountains.
- elevated in style or tone:lofty sentiments.
- arrogant in manner;
haughty:a rather lofty butler.
loft•i•ly /ˈlɔftəli, ˈlɑf-/USA pronunciation adv. loft•i•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024loft•y (lôf′tē, lof′-),USA pronunciation adj., loft•i•er, loft•i•est. - extending high in the air;
of imposing height;
towering:lofty mountains. - exalted in rank, dignity, or character;
eminent. - elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.
- arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner;
haughty:to treat someone in a lofty manner. - [Naut.]noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts.
- Clothing(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.
- 1400–50; late Middle English; see loft, -y1
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged elevated. See high.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sublime.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged supercilious.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lowly.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged humble.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: lofty /ˈlɒftɪ/ adj (loftier, loftiest)- of majestic or imposing height
- exalted or noble in character or nature
- haughty or supercilious
- elevated, eminent, or superior
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