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loftiness

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


2. lowly. 4. humble.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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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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