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loftier

 

[ หˆlษ”หftษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

high position

Loftier describes something that is elevated, whether physically or metaphorically. It often refers to thoughts, ideas, or ambitions that are higher or more noble than the usual or contemporary standards.

Synonyms

elevated, exalted, noble, sublime

Examples of usage

  • Her loftier goals inspire those around her.
  • The architect designed a loftier ceiling to create a sense of space.
  • He reached a loftier state of mind through meditation.
Context #2 | Adjective

higher level

In a comparative sense, loftier indicates a greater height or level compared to something else, suggesting superiority or distinction.

Synonyms

greater, higher, superior

Examples of usage

  • The loftier peaks of the mountains were covered in snow.
  • Her aspirations were loftier than those of her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "loftier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais elevado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรถher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‰ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyลผszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus รฉlevรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs alto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha yรผksek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋†’์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุงุฑุชูุงุนู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyลกลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลกลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด้ซ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viลกji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆrra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha yรผksษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs alto

Etymology

The word 'lofty' originates from the Middle English term 'loftie,' which stems from the Old Norse word 'lopt,' meaning 'air' or 'sky.' This etymology underlines the sense of height and elevation associated with the term. Historically, 'lofty' was used to describe not just physical height but also the nobility of spirit and ambition. By the 14th century, the adjective took on connotations of being elevated in character or ideals. The comparative form 'loftier' likely emerged in usage as people sought to express distinctions in levels of height or aspirations, particularly in literature and philosophy, aligning with the broader cultural emphasis on refining one's thoughts and ambitions to reach higher states of being.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,709, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.