Definition of lofty Lofty
/lɔˈfti/ - [loftee] - loft•y
We found 9 definitions of lofty from 4 different sources.
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| lofty - of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose" | ||
| exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded | ||
| noble having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; "a noble spirit"; "noble deeds" | ||
| lofty - of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs" | ||
| eminent, soaring, towering | ||
| high happy and excited and energetic | ||
| lofty - having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks" | ||
| gallant, majestic, proud | ||
| impressive producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- lofty (superl.)
Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high. - lofty (superl.)
Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.
