lofty

adjective
UK: /ˈlɒfti/
US: /ˈlɔːfti/

  1. Very high or tall.

    1. The lofty mountain reached the sky.
    2. The lofty branches of the ancient oak provided ample shade for picnickers.

  2. Having or showing admirable but perhaps unrealistic character.

    1. She has lofty goals for her future.
    2. The politician spoke of lofty ideals, but his actions rarely matched his words.

  3. In a high position; important.

    1. He has a lofty position in company.
    2. She occupied a lofty place in the academic hierarchy, respected by all her peers.

Synonyms

high tall elevated noble exalted grand proud arrogant
lofty adverb

  1. In a proudly superior manner.

    1. She spoke lofty of her success.
    2. He acted lofty, dismissing the suggestions of his colleagues with a wave.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lofty" in English means: Very high or tall., Having or showing admirable but perhaps unrealistic character., In a high position; important..

The phonetic transcription of "lofty" is /ˈlɒfti/ in British English and /ˈlɔːfti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lofty": high, tall, elevated, noble, exalted, grand, proud, arrogant.

Example usage of "lofty": "The lofty mountain reached the sky.". More examples on the page.