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- [top-lawf-tee, -lof-]
- /ˈtɒpˈlɔf ti, -ˈlɒf-/
- /tˈɒplɒfti/
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- [top-lawf-tee, -lof-]
- /ˈtɒpˈlɔf ti, -ˈlɒf-/
Definitions of toplofty word
- adjective toplofty condescending; haughty. 1
- adjective toplofty haughty or pretentious 0
- adjective toplofty lofty in manner; haughty; pompous 0
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Origin of toplofty
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; top1 + lofty
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Parts of speech for Toplofty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toplofty popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
toplofty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for toplofty
adj toplofty
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
adjective toplofty
- contemning — to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt.
- despising — Present participle of despise.
Antonyms for toplofty
adjective toplofty
- esteemable — Worthy of esteem; estimable.
- favoring — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- favouring — Present participle of favour.
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