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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlɔfti/ · UK /ˈlɒfti/
lofty means: Aiming at something very good or great, sometimes too great to be realistic.
adjective
Aiming at something very good or great, sometimes too great to be realistic.
- She has lofty ambitions.
- Their lofty goal was to end hunger worldwide.
- His lofty promises proved difficult to keep.
Very high or tall.
- The hall has a lofty ceiling.
- Snow covered the lofty mountain peaks.
- We rested beneath the lofty trees.
Behaving as if you are much better or more important than other people.
- He answered in a lofty tone.
- Her lofty manner made the staff uncomfortable.
- They disliked his lofty dismissal of their concerns.
Questions about lofty
What does lofty mean?
Aiming at something very good or great, sometimes too great to be realistic.
What is lofty in other languages?
Türkçe: yüce · Español: elevado · Français: élevé · Deutsch: hochgesteckt · Italiano: elevato · 日本語: 崇高な
How do you pronounce lofty?
In American English /ˈlɔfti/; in British English /ˈlɒfti/.
How do you use lofty in a sentence?
She has lofty ambitions. Their lofty goal was to end hunger worldwide.
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