as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
we were offended by the new club member's air of loftiness
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Recent Examples of loftiness
Even setting aside the loftiness of these goals, investors should be aware of the potential dilution implied if any meaningful portion of these tranches vest.
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loftiness
Noun
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The problem is that without Humility, confidence easily becomes arrogance, decisiveness becomes impulsive, and expertise becomes a barrier to learning.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In Polis’ case, so does arrogance.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Ryan Tintner, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s space superiority systems division, said the company is combining advanced missile defense technologies with commercial-sector partnerships to support Golden Dome priorities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The threshold for superiority has shape-shifted throughout NBA history.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Loftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftiness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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