loftiness
ti, ˈlɒf- 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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lofty (ˈlɒftɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , loftier, loftiest | |
| 1. | of majestic or imposing height |
| 2. | exalted or noble in character or nature |
| 3. | haughty or supercilious |
| 4. | elevated, eminent, or superior |
| 'loftily | |
| —adv | |
| 'loftiness | |
| —n | |
| lofty (ˈlɒftɪ) | |
| —adj , loftier, loftiest | |
| 1. | of majestic or imposing height |
| 2. | exalted or noble in character or nature |
| 3. | haughty or supercilious |
| 4. | elevated, eminent, or superior |
| 'loftily | |
| —adv | |
| 'loftiness | |
| —n | |
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