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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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the ever-increasing lofty heights of the world's skyscrapers
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
she acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League college
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
his lofty attitude toward menial chores really rankles the other camp counselors
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
remained true to the cause's lofty ideals, regardless of the changing winds of popular opinion
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony
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Recent Examples of loftiness
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
In 2022, the Vancouver native added another goal to his lofty list: to successfully pen 50 songs before celebrating his 20th birthday that December.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
That lofty cushioning also protects your feet from hard surfaces, which is key in preventing shin splints from developing or getting worse.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
Ruck will play Milton’s father Henry Hershey, whose lofty ambitions, but tragic abandonment of his family set the stage for his journey.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Still, anxieties swirl around a state economy where consumers battle the long-running, lofty cost of living – plus more recently, pesky high inflation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
In 2022, the Vancouver native added another goal to his lofty list: to successfully pen 50 songs before celebrating his 20th birthday that December.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
That lofty cushioning also protects your feet from hard surfaces, which is key in preventing shin splints from developing or getting worse.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 5 June 2025
Ruck will play Milton’s father Henry Hershey, whose lofty ambitions, but tragic abandonment of his family set the stage for his journey.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loftiness
Noun
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The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Her presence on the floor presents as another tall obstacle for opposing teams to deal with.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Two tall poles were added to the White House grounds Wednesday, one north of the building and one on the South Lawn at the president’s suggestion to fly the red, white and blue.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The exiled poet was criticized for his arrogant attempts to influence British and American foreign policy.—
Graham Robb,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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That one small step was just the beginning, paving the way for a succession of shorts and feature-length films that have been proud to wear their sci-fi credentials on their Space Ranger sleeves.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Congratulations to the Ninth Circuit, America is proud of you tonight!—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The Henckel von Donnersmarck tiara, $12.7 Million The Henckel von Donnersmarck tiara was previously part of the collection of Princess Katherina Henckel von Donnersmarck, a member of Germany’s noble family.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Even Lucy’s favorite customer, Sophie (Zoe Winters), isn’t that noble.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Mark Twain’s Paris This is an eloquent description of a severe addiction.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The Convergence Of Artificial And Human Illusions The parallel between AI's eloquent emptiness and our bias toward confident communication reveals something profound about the nature of intelligence itself.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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As long as the world remains fixated on the Jews and Israel, Islamists and their allies can use their overwhelming numbers (and, yes, their financial superiority) to flood the zone with demonizing propaganda and portray themselves as the good guys.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The company reports that comparative tests consistently confirm its superiority over traditional elastomers, especially after aggressive industrial processing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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Perceptions aside, Europe has the highest gender pay parity in the world, with women earning, on average, 12.7% less per hour than men.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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“Loftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftiness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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