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loftily Definition


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lofty
adj loftier, loftiest
    1. Very tall; being of great or imposing height.
    2. Of high or noble character.
      Example: lofty thoughts
      Thesaurus: high, exalted, elevated, sublime, dignified, distinguished, esteemed, grand, noble; Antonym: base, lofty.
    3. Haughty or proud.
      Thesaurus: arrogant, disdainful, condescending, supercilious.
Derivative: loftily
adverb
    Imposingly; proudly; haughtily.
Derivative: loftiness
noun
    Etymology: 16c: from loft.



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