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loft·y /ˈlɔfti, ˈlɒf-/ Show Spelled[lawf-tee, lof-] Show IPA
–adjective,loft·i·er, loft·i·est.
1.extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
2.exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent.
3.elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.
4.arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner.
5.Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts.
6.(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.
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Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see loft, -y1
—Related forms
loft·i·ly, adverb
loft·i·ness, noun
o·ver·loft·i·ly, adverb
o·ver·loft·i·ness, noun
o·ver·loft·y, adjective
un·loft·y, adjective
—Synonyms
1. elevated. See high. 3. sublime. 4. supercilious.
—Antonyms
2. lowly. 4. humble.
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