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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
However, lofty goals often lead to significant hesitation or avoidance.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Will Tudor as Sillerton Jackson, Friend of Newland who is lofty and a gossip with secrets of his own.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
There, he had been bestowed with the rather lofty nickname of ‘the Geordie Maradona’ — something that feels increasingly merited.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Apple shares are likely to slump as Wall Street’s expectations for the company’s next iPhone — potentially a foldable — have become too lofty, according to Jefferies.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
However, lofty goals often lead to significant hesitation or avoidance.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Will Tudor as Sillerton Jackson, Friend of Newland who is lofty and a gossip with secrets of his own.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
There, he had been bestowed with the rather lofty nickname of ‘the Geordie Maradona’ — something that feels increasingly merited.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loftiness
Noun
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Still, Patel warns Gen Z that confidence can quickly morph into arrogance.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Schmitt suffers a nervous breakdown after his arrogance (and Webber’s long leash on the residency program) leads to him killing a podcaster on the operating table and these two break up again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The world’s tallest bridge has opened in China.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 12 x 25 flag flies on a 40-foot-tall pole.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jackson returns as Wes Bryant, a handsome, intelligent, but arrogant man who had just moved to Seattle and was revealed to be a new medical intern at Grey Sloan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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IndieWire is proud to announce that Art House New York is launching, thanks to founder Lesli Klainberg, former president of Film at Lincoln Center.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pinochet was proud of his personal library, with books on guerrilla insurgencies, the writings of Antonio Gramsci and other Marxist theorists, and accounts of communist crimes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the great David Thewlis will make his first appearance as Peylak, noble leader of the Wind Traders tribe.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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While never quite fluent or undeniable against Forest, two goals, 18 shots and nine on target told a basic but eloquent story.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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By dispelling the myth of SPS superiority, this study opens the door to more flexible and cost-effective production strategies, accelerating the path toward safer, high-performance solid-state batteries, according to the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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But she is best remembered for Keeping Up Appearances and her role as Hyacinth Bucket, a working-class woman with pretensions of social superiority.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Computer Mice Deals The Logitech G502 Lightspeed earned high marks from our expert thanks to great battery life and low-latency wireless connectivity.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Loftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftiness. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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