Meaning of lofty in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɔfti/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    lofty

    Definitions

    1. of high moral or intellectual value

    Examples

    • « elevated in nature or style »
    • « an exalted ideal »
    • « argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks »
    • « a noble and lofty concept »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. of imposing height

    Examples

    • « especially standing out above others »
    • « an eminent peak »
    • « lofty mountains »
    • « the soaring spires of the cathedral »
    • « towering iceburgs »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. having or displaying great dignity or nobility

    Examples

    • « a gallant pageant »
    • « lofty ships »
    • « majestic cities »
    • « proud alpine peaks »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. »
    Saint Augustine
  • « I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions I sought to quell - whose intelligence I prompted to a lofty aim - whose freedom has been my fatal dream. »
    Thomas Francis Meagher
  • « But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and such ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be, whenever and wherever the hour strikes and calls to noble action. »
    Joshua Chamberlain
  • « Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day. »
    Thornton Wilder
  • « And queenly is the state she keeps, In beauty's lofty trust secure. »
    William Allen Butler

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