 lofty |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of imposing height; especially standing out above others | |
| Synonyms: | soaring towering eminent | |
| Examples: | "an eminent peak" "lofty mountains" "the soaring spires of the cathedral" "towering icebergs" |
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| Related terms: | high | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | |
| Synonyms: | exalted rarefied high-minded rarified idealistic noble-minded high-flown | |
| Examples: | "an exalted ideal" "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks "a noble and lofty concept" |
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| Related terms: | noble | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] having or displaying great dignity or nobility | |
| Synonyms: | proud majestic gallant | |
| Examples: | "a gallant pageant" "lofty ships" "majestic cities" "proud alpine peaks" |
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| Related terms: | impressive | |
| Similar spelling: |
loft Lovitt Lovett |
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