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Loftiest
[
lawf
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,
lof
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loft·y
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ˈlɔf
ti
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ˈlɒf-
/
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[
lawf
-tee
,
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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.
EXPAND
6.
(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.
COLLAPSE
Origin:
1400–50;
late Middle English;
see
loft
,
-y
1
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
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un·loft·y,
adjective
COLLAPSE
Synonyms
1.
elevated.
See
high.
3.
sublime.
4.
supercilious.
Antonyms
2.
lowly.
4.
humble.
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