单词 | lofty |
释义 | lofty —loftily, adv. —loftiness, n. /lawf"tee, lof"-/, adj., loftier, loftiest. 1. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 2. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 3. elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 4. arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner. 5. Naut. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts. 6. (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient. [1400-50; late ME; see LOFT, -Y1] Syn. 1. elevated. See high. 3. sublime. 4. supercilious. Ant. 2. lowly. 4. humble. |
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