loftier
ˈlɔftiər
Definition

Definition of loftier - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementtaller or more imposing
  • The loftier buildings in the city center are quite impressive.
elevated higher
2.
charactermore elevated in character or spirit
  • Her loftier ideals inspired everyone around her.
higher nobler
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Origin of loftier

English, loft (high) + -ier (comparative)

Examples of loftier in a sentence

  • The loftier mountains were covered in snow.
  • His loftier ambitions set him apart from his peers.
  • The speech was filled with loftier sentiments.

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  1. French:plus élevé, noble, ...
  2. German:höher, erhabener, ...
  3. Italian:più alti, più elevato in carattere, ...
  4. Spanish:más alto, más noble, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais alto, mais elevado, ...
  6. Chinese:更高的, 更崇高的, ...
  7. Japanese:より高い, より高尚な, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعْلى, أسمى, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ יוֹתֵר, נַעֲלֶה יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:более высокие, более возвышенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вищий, величніший, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक ऊँचा, अधिक उदात्त, ...
lofty
ˈlɒfti
loftiest

Definition of lofty - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
heighthaving great height or stature
  • The lofty mountain peaks were covered in snow.
high tall towering
2.
attitudeproud and haughty in demeanor
  • His lofty attitude made him unpopular among peers.
arrogant conceited pompous
3.
nobleshowing high character or style
  • Her lofty ideals inspired everyone.
exalted noble sublime
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very high or noble goal or principle people admire
She devoted her life to a lofty ideal.

Origin of lofty

Old Norse, lopt (air, sky)

Examples of lofty in a sentence

  • He admired the lofty trees in the ancient forest.
  • Her lofty demeanor alienated her colleagues.
  • He spoke with a lofty tone that irritated everyone.
  • They admired his lofty vision for the city.
  • She wrote with a lofty tone in the manifesto.

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  1. French:élevé, hautain, ...
  2. German:hoch, hochnäsig, ...
  3. Italian:elevato, altezzoso, ...
  4. Spanish:elevado, altivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:alto, altivo, ...
  6. Chinese:高耸的, 高傲的, ...
  7. Japanese:そびえ立つ, 横柄な, ...
  8. Arabic:شَامِخ, مُتَعالٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ, מִתְנַשֵּׂא, ...
  10. Russian:высокий, надменный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високий, гордовитий, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊँचा, घमंडी, ...
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