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 : superior2: having a haughty overbearing manner : supercilious3 a: rising to a great height : impressively high <lofty mountains> b: remote, esoteric4: 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