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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
- /ˈlɔftɪnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
Definitions of loftiness word
- adjective loftiness extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 1
- adjective loftiness exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 1
- adjective loftiness elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 1
- adjective loftiness arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner. 1
- adjective loftiness Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts. 1
- adjective loftiness (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient. 1
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Origin of loftiness
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 Loftiness
noun
adjective
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loftiness 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 66% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loftiness
noun loftiness
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
- pretension — the laying of a claim to something.
- gall — (Pizi) 1840?–94, leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux: a major chief in the battle of Little Bighorn.
- pridefulness — a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
Antonyms for loftiness
noun loftiness
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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