Definition
Definition of loftier - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementtaller or more imposing
- The loftier buildings in the city center are quite impressive.
2.
charactermore elevated in character or spirit
- Her loftier ideals inspired everyone around her.
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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- French:plus élevé, noble, ...
- German:höher, erhabener, ...
- Italian:più alti, più elevato in carattere, ...
- Spanish:más alto, más noble, ...
- Portuguese:mais alto, mais elevado, ...
- Chinese:更高的, 更崇高的, ...
- Japanese:より高い, より高尚な, ...
- Arabic:أَعْلى, أسمى, ...
- Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ יוֹתֵר, נַעֲלֶה יוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:более высокие, более возвышенный, ...
- Ukrainian:вищий, величніший, ...
- Hindi:अधिक ऊँचा, अधिक उदात्त, ...
Definition of lofty - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
heighthaving great height or stature
- The lofty mountain peaks were covered in snow.
2.
attitudeproud and haughty in demeanor
- His lofty attitude made him unpopular among peers.
3.
nobleshowing high character or style
- Her lofty ideals inspired everyone.
Expressions with lofty
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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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- French:élevé, hautain, ...
- German:hoch, hochnäsig, ...
- Italian:elevato, altezzoso, ...
- Spanish:elevado, altivo, ...
- Portuguese:alto, altivo, ...
- Chinese:高耸的, 高傲的, ...
- Japanese:そびえ立つ, 横柄な, ...
- Arabic:شَامِخ, مُتَعالٍ, ...
- Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ, מִתְנַשֵּׂא, ...
- Russian:высокий, надменный, ...
- Ukrainian:високий, гордовитий, ...
- Hindi:ऊँचा, घमंडी, ...
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