lofty (Meaning)

Wordnet

lofty (s)

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Webster

lofty (superl.)

Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.

Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.

lofty Sentence Examples

  1. The mountain's lofty peak pierced the clouds, reaching towards the heavens.
  2. The architect designed a lofty skyscraper that dominated the city's skyline.
  3. The king's lofty ambitions led him to conquer vast territories.
  4. The student's lofty aspirations drove him to excel in his studies.
  5. The poet penned lofty sonnets that celebrated the beauty of nature.
  6. The cathedral's lofty nave created a sense of awe and reverence.
  7. The eagle soared through the sky, its lofty wings outstretched.
  8. The opera singer possessed a lofty soprano voice that filled the auditorium.
  9. The mountain rescuers had to climb to lofty heights to reach stranded hikers.
  10. The scientist pursued lofty goals in her research, hoping to advance humanity's knowledge.

FAQs About the word lofty

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style, of imposing height; especially standing out above others, having or displaying great dignity o

tall, high,towering, altitudinous, dominating,eminent, high-rise, elevated, raised, statuesque

low, short, low, short, squat, squat, low-lying, stubby, flat, low-lying

The mountain's lofty peak pierced the clouds, reaching towards the heavens.

The architect designed a lofty skyscraper that dominated the city's skyline.

The king's lofty ambitions led him to conquer vast territories.

The student's lofty aspirations drove him to excel in his studies.