lofty

adjective

/ˈlɒfti/

/ˈlɔːfti/

(comparative loftier, superlative loftiest)

(formal)

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(of buildings, mountains, etc.) very high and impressive
- lofty ceilings/rooms/towers
Extra Examples
- From the lofty heights of his apartment you could see right across New York.
- The dining room was airy and lofty.
- The glen is deeply enclosed by lofty mountains.
Topics Buildingsc2
[usually before noun] (approving) (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality
- lofty ambitions/ideals/principles
Extra Examples
- Despite their lofty ideals, they still needed to raise money.
- Many politicians start out with lofty principles, but only a few manage to maintain them.
Topics Personal qualitiesc2
(disapproving) showing a belief that you are worth more than other people synonym haughty
- her lofty disdain for other people

Word OriginMiddle English: from loft, influenced by aloft.

单词	lofty
释义	lofty adjective /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ (comparative loftier, superlative loftiest) (formal) jump to other results (of buildings, mountains, etc.) very high and impressive lofty ceilings/rooms/towers Extra Examples From the lofty heights of his apartment you could see right across New York. The dining room was airy and lofty. The glen is deeply enclosed by lofty mountains. Topics Buildingsc2 [usually before noun] (approving) (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality lofty ambitions/ideals/principles Extra Examples Despite their lofty ideals, they still needed to raise money. Many politicians start out with lofty principles, but only a few manage to maintain them. Topics Personal qualitiesc2 (disapproving) showing a belief that you are worth more than other people synonym haughty her lofty disdain for other people Word OriginMiddle English: from loft, influenced by aloft.
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