Loftiest

[lawf-tee, lof-]

loft·y

[lawf-tee, lof-]
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.
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6.
(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see loft, -y1

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


1. elevated. See high. 3. sublime. 4. supercilious.


2. lowly. 4. humble.

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