1
as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the ever-increasing lofty heights of the world's skyscrapers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lofty
Making any kind of grand proclamation about lofty goals doesn’t seem to be his style.
—
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The dress also featured a floor-length skirt, which meant the petite star required a pair of lofty platforms to make the look work.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Incoming Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball player Taylen Kinney has lofty goals for his freshman season in 2026-27.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Many people still associate these feelings of modern belonging with the loftiest human possibilities; hence the powerful emotions that are generated when they are brought together—at the Olympic Games, for instance, or the United Nations headquarters in New York.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lofty
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The dress also featured a floor-length skirt, which meant the petite star required a pair of lofty platforms to make the look work.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Incoming Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball player Taylen Kinney has lofty goals for his freshman season in 2026-27.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Many people still associate these feelings of modern belonging with the loftiest human possibilities; hence the powerful emotions that are generated when they are brought together—at the Olympic Games, for instance, or the United Nations headquarters in New York.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lofty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
Adjective
-
At the Yale University Art Gallery, which is showing the complete series in the photographer’s largest exhibition yet, the images are hung in tall, orderly grids, like a periodic table of the human elements.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
-
The nine-foot-tall statue depicts the discussion between quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson at Super Bowl LII, ahead of tight end Trey Burton throwing a touchdown pass to Foles.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
-
Public policy decisions always need to strive for middle ground, and those leadership decisions often referred to as arrogant can just as easily be called principled leadership.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
-
Some readers will probably hear a billionaire crediting luck and dismiss it as false modesty, the kind of thing people say to avoid sounding arrogant.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
-
But Angels manager Kurt Suzuki is proud of his team’s effort in what was a pitcher’s duel.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
-
Pair with an asymmetric blazer or cropped trench jacket for a dose of preppy polish that would make Daisy proud.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Adjective
-
All kinds of people forged unity out of noble ideals (community, sovereignty, freedom) and also out of less noble ones (racial and other exclusions and fierce anti-British sentiments).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
-
His intentions are noble, but poor execution and over-reliance on chance undermine his efforts.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Adjective
-
Heard whole, the Barber-Menotti product is as gloriously over the top as anything that Bette Davis ever made with William Wyler—and Heartbeat’s reduction of it to its burning cinders is as just as effective as Glyndebourne’s grandly eloquent take.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
-
The scene both underscores the character’s profound reserves of sadness in heartbreaking fashion, unfolding with eloquent flashes of wit.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Adjective
-
That couldn’t be truer during summer’s most sweltering days, when the challenge is not only to dress well, but to feel well too—a task that only grows more difficult the higher the mercury rises.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
-
That one also featured one high-scoring inning and a mid-game adjustment.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
-
Castellanos’ playing time had become even more limited because Ty France and Gavin Sheets started hitting in mid-April and both play a superior first base to Castellanos, who took up the position just this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
-
WBecause while the Braves still looked like the superior team for most of the night, Miami no longer folds instantly when adversity arrives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adjective
-
The eye-catching color gives off instant vacation vibes, and looks great under a breezy white button-down or simply worn with the matching high-rise bottoms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
-
The young people who pick up popular science books at the library tend to be deeply curious and self-motivated—qualities that also characterize great researchers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
