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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.
6. (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see loft, -y 1


loft⋅i⋅ly, adverb
loft⋅i⋅ness, noun


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


2. lowly. 4. humble.
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