lofty

lofty
UK [ˈlɒftɪ] / US [ˈlɔftɪ] adjective
Word forms "lofty":
adjective lofty comparative loftier superlative loftiest mainly literary
1) a lofty building or structure is very tall

The town hall's lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century.

2) lofty aims or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral standards

Few people can meet his lofty standards.

lofty ideals/ambitions

3) someone who has a lofty manner or attitude behaves in a way that shows they think they are better than other people

Derived word:
loftily
adverb

English dictionary. 2014.

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