aloft

adverb
UK: /əˈlɒft/
US: /əˈlɔːft/

  1. In the air or in a higher position; up high.

    1. The kite soared aloft in the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. He held the trophy aloft, celebrating the team's victory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

high upward up overhead above
aloft adjective

  1. Up in the air; overhead.

    1. The flags were aloft. [ ] [ ]
    2. With sails aloft, the ship looked majestic as it approached the harbor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "aloft" is /əˈlɒft/ in British English and /əˈlɔːft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aloft": high, upward, up, overhead, above.

Example usage of "aloft": "The kite soared aloft in the sky.". More examples on the page.