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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 lofty word
- adjective lofty extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 1
- adjective lofty exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 1
- adjective lofty elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 1
- adjective lofty arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner. 1
- adjective lofty Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts. 1
- adjective lofty (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient. 1
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Origin of lofty
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 Lofty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lofty 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lofty
adj lofty
- towering — very high or tall; lofty: a towering oak.
- soaring — an act or instance of soaring.
- aerial — You talk about aerial attacks and aerial photographs to indicate that people or things on the ground are attacked or photographed by people in aeroplanes.
- airy — If a building or room is airy, it has a lot of fresh air inside, usually because it is large.
- raised — fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
adjective lofty
- patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- lordly — suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
Antonyms for lofty
adj lofty
- unobtrusive — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
- below — If something is below something else, it is in a lower position.
- beneath — Something that is beneath another thing is under the other thing.
- low — to utter by or as by lowing.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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