Word
lofty
Meanings
very high or tall, far above the ground
grand, noble, and idealistic, sometimes too ambitious or unrealistic
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proud and distant, seeming to think you are better than others
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Definition
Lofty describes something very high or someone’s ideas and goals that seem grand and idealistic.
Lofty can mean extremely high in physical height, such as mountains, ceilings, or towers. It can also describe plans, language, or ambitions that are very grand, idealistic, or sometimes unrealistic. When used about a person, it may suggest they seem proud or distant.
Examples
- The castle sat on a lofty hill overlooking the valley.
- She has lofty ambitions for her career in medicine.
- His speech was full of lofty promises but few details.
- The apartment has lofty ceilings and large windows.
- He gave a lofty reply that made him seem uninterested.
More adjectives
- agnostic Agnostic describes someone who believes it is not possible to know for sure whether a god exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than theory or ideals.
- ubiquitous Present everywhere or in many places at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.