lofty

ˈlɒfti
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Translation of lofty into German

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Adjective

1.

height

having great height or stature
  • The lofty mountain peaks were covered in snow.Die hohen Berggipfel waren mit Schnee bedeckt.
2.

attitude

proud and haughty in demeanor
  • His lofty attitude made him unpopular among peers.Seine hochnäsige Haltung machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
3.

noble

showing high character or style
  • Her lofty ideals inspired everyone.Ihre erhabenen Ideale inspirierten alle.
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Expressions with lofty: examples in English and translations in German

hohes Ideal
She devoted her life to a lofty ideal.

Synonyms and analogies of lofty in English

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.

Translations of "lofty" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
hochadj.

The goal is lofty and my strength is all too little.

Das Ziel ist sehr hoch, und meine Kräfte sind gering.

luftigadj.

This creates a lofty open bedroom gallery with a large awning.

So entsteht eine luftig offene Schlafempore mit großem Vordach.

erhabenadj.

The one remaining column is not complete, but is still fairly lofty.

Die eine restliche Spalte ist nicht komplett, aber ist noch ziemlich erhaben.

hochtrabendadj.

That might sound a bit lofty, but it's true.

Das mag ein wenig hochtrabend klingen, ist aber wahr.

stolzadj.

For they have adorned themselves as queens, high and lofty, in their extravagant churches! ...

Denn sie haben sich selbst als Königinnen geschmückt, hochmütig und stolz in ihren extravaganten Kirchen! ...

hochgestecktadj.

The lofty ambitions of the team led to groundbreaking innovations in technology.

Die hochgesteckten Ambitionen des Teams führten zu bahnbrechenden Innovationen in der Technologie.

hochmütigadj.

Don't look at me like that, all naive and lofty.

Seht mich nicht so naiv und hochmütig an.

edeladj.

Its contents were lofty and sublime, and its aim high and far-reaching.

Sein Inhalt war edel und erhaben, sein Ziel hochgesteckt und weitreichend.

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Other translations for lofty:

  • hochfliegendadj.
  • hochragendadj.

lofty: Examples and translations in context

Mountain climbers often seek tapering routes for easier ascents to lofty peaks.

Bergsteiger suchen oft sich verjüngende Routen für leichtere Aufstiege zu hohen Gipfeln.

The train station had lofty ceilings, creating an airy and welcoming atmosphere.

Der Bahnhof hatte hohe Decken, die eine luftige und einladende Atmosphäre schufen.

A lofty goal is essential for pushing yourself beyond your limits.

Ein hohes Ziel ist entscheidend, um über sich selbst hinauszuwachsen.

Her lofty expectations serve as a hostage to fortune in her new job.

Ihre hohen Erwartungen sind eine Hypothek auf die Zukunft in ihrem neuen Job.

Having gumption made the difference in achieving their lofty ambitions.

Unternehmergeist machte den Unterschied beim Erreichen ihrer hohen Ziele aus.

With her lofty aspirations, she never settled for anything less than her best.

Mit ihren hohen Bestrebungen gab sie sich nie mit weniger als ihrem Besten zufrieden.

They lived in a home with lofty ceilings that made the space feel grand.

Sie lebten in einem Haus mit hohen Decken, die den Raum großzügig wirken ließen.

When heroes travel richly, then are they of lofty mood.

Wenn Helden reichlich leben, so tragen sie hohen Mut.

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