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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    elevated high tall towering lofty grand majestic imposing impressive monumental statuesque soaring aerial rarefied exalted noble dignified esteemed revered venerable honored respected acclaimed celebrated renowned famed illustrious distinguished superior exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary sublime transcendent heavenly ethereal spiritual abstract intellectual high-minded idealistic altruistic principled virtuous moral upright righteous just fair noble-minded generous magnanimous liberal enlightened progressive advanced refined cultured sophisticated elegant refined polished courteous gracious dignified stately majestic glorious resplendent splendid magnificent brilliant radiant shining luminous beaming glowing effulgent

    Meaning of Lofty

    The primary meaning of "lofty" is relating to something that is very high or elevated in position, rank, or character.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or resembling a high place or position
    • Having a high moral or intellectual level
    • Impressively high or grand

    Etymology of Lofty

    The word "lofty" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "loft" being related to the Old English word "hlōþ" and the Old Norse word "lopt", both meaning "air" or "upper air"
    Historically, the term "lofty" was used to describe physical heights, but over time its meaning expanded to include abstract concepts like moral and intellectual elevation

    Example Uses

    • The lofty mountain peaks were shrouded in mist
    • She had lofty ambitions and worked tirelessly to achieve them
    • The company's lofty goals for the new project were met with skepticism by some investors

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    low short humble modest unassuming lowly base vile ignoble dishonorable shameful disgraceful contemptible despicable abject sordid degraded debased impoverished reduced lowered diminished decreased lessened inferior subordinate secondary junior minor insignificant inconsequential trivial petty paltry puny weak feeble frail fragile delicate dainty slight slender skinny scrawny stunted dwarfish undersized underdeveloped

    Related Nouns

    heights summits peaks towers spires minarets turrets pinnacles mountains hills cliffs bluffs headlands promontories ridges plateaus mesas buttes crags outcrops boulders monoliths columns pillars obelisks statues monuments memorials mausoleums tombs temples shrines sanctuaries cathedrals churches steeples domes vaults arches ceilings roofs attics lofts garrets upper floors

    Related Verbs

    elevate lift raise hoist heave haul pull tug tow drag climb ascend mount scale soar fly glide float drift rise surge swell tower loom overshadow dominate overtop exceed surpass transcend outdo outshine outclass excel surpass outstrip

    Related Adjectives

    high tall elevated lofty grand majestic imposing impressive monumental statuesque soaring aerial rarefied exalted noble dignified esteemed revered venerable honored respected acclaimed celebrated renowned famed illustrious distinguished superior exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary sublime transcendent heavenly ethereal spiritual abstract intellectual high-minded idealistic altruistic principled virtuous moral upright righteous just fair noble-minded generous magnanimous liberal enlightened progressive advanced refined cultured sophisticated elegant refined polished courteous gracious dignified stately majestic glorious resplendent splendid magnificent brilliant radiant shining luminous beaming glowing effulgent