Main Entry: lofty

Pronunciation: \ˈlȯf-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): loft·i·er; loft·i·est

Date: 15th century

1 a : elevated in character and spirit : noble <lofty ideals> b : elevated in status : superior
2 : having a haughty overbearing manner : supercilious
3 a : rising to a great height : impressively high <lofty mountains> b : remote, esoteric
4 : having full-bodied, firm, and resilient textile fibers <lofty flannel>

synonyms see high

— loft·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— loft·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun