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lofty

 

[ หˆlษ’fti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ambitious

Of imposing height; towering.

Synonyms

elevated, high, tall

Examples of usage

  • The castle stood on a lofty eminence overlooking the valley.
  • The mountain range was covered in lofty peaks.
Context #2 | Adjective

arrogant

Proud, aloof, or self-important.

Synonyms

conceited, haughty, snobbish

Examples of usage

  • She had a lofty attitude that put off many of her colleagues.
  • His lofty demeanor made him difficult to approach.
Context #3 | Adjective

noble

Exalted in rank, dignity, or character.

Synonyms

dignified, honorable, majestic

Examples of usage

  • She had a lofty vision for the future of the company.
  • His lofty ideals inspired those around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "lofty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elevado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคšเฅเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hoch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysoki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlevรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elevado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผksek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†’์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vysokรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysokรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ visok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผndรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elevado

Etymology

The word 'lofty' originated from Middle English 'lofti' meaning 'exalted in character or rank'. It is derived from Old English 'hlศณftig' which means 'heavenly'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the sense of being of imposing height or towering. The word has been used in English literature for centuries to evoke a sense of grandeur, nobility, and aspiration.

See also: loft, loftily.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,230 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.