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Definition lofty in American English

lofty adjective

adjective
/ˈlɔfti/
1

a lofty building or structure is very tall

Example

The town hall's lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century.

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2

lofty goals or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral standards

Example

Few people can meet his lofty standards.

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lofty ideals/ambitions

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3

someone who has a lofty manner or attitude behaves in a way that shows they think they are better than other people

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Definition lofty in American English