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loft·y
 lofty
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- pronunciation:
- lawf
ti
[or]
laf
ti
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
loftier, loftiest |
| definition 1: |
of great height; high.
We walked through a forest of lofty trees.- synonyms:
- high
- antonyms:
- low, short
- similar words:
- tall
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| definition 2: |
noble or superior.
The professor had lofty thoughts that she shared with her students.- synonyms:
- grand, noble, superior
- antonyms:
- base
- similar words:
- distinguished, great, high, majestic
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| definition 3: |
showing a belief that one is better than other people; proud.
The lofty manner of the new boss made him very unpopular with the workers.- synonyms:
- arrogant, haughty, proud, snobbish, superior
- similar words:
- pompous
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| related words: |
ambitious, arrogant, eminent, grand |
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| derivations: |
loftily (adv.), loftiness (n.) |
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