lofty Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
    idealistic; exalted; noble-minded; elevated; rarefied; rarified; grand; high-flown; high-minded; sublime.
    • an exalted ideal
    • argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
    • a noble and lofty concept
    • a grand purpose
  2. adjective satellite of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    towering; soaring; eminent.
    • an eminent peak
    • lofty mountains
    • the soaring spires of the cathedral
    • towering icebergs
  3. adjective satellite having or displaying great dignity or nobility
    gallant; majestic; proud.
    • a gallant pageant
    • lofty ships
    • majestic cities
    • proud alpine peaks

WordNet

Loft"y adjective
Etymology
From Loft.
Wordforms
comparative Loftier ; superlative Loftiest
Definitions
  1. Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
    See lofty Lebanon his head advance. Pope.
  2. Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.
    The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity. Is. lvii. 15.
    Lofty and sour to them that loved him not. Shak.
    Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme. Milton.
    Syn. -- Tall; high; exalted; dignified; stately; majestic; sublime; proud; haughty. See Tall.

Webster 1913