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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
- /ˈlɒf.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
Definitions of loftily word
- adjective loftily extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 1
- adjective loftily exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 1
- adjective loftily elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 1
- adjective loftily arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner. 1
- adjective loftily Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts. 1
- adjective loftily (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient. 1
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Origin of loftily
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at loft, -y1
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Parts of speech for Loftily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loftily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
loftily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loftily
adv loftily
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
- superciliously — haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
- proudly — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
- selfishly — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
adverb loftily
- disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- snootily — snobbish.
- vainly — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
Antonyms for loftily
adverb loftily
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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