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Synonyms for lofty
ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-lofty
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lofty
Deep, while an antonym of high in usage, may apply to the very same distance simply measured in an opposite direction, high applying to vertical distance measured from below upward, and deep to vertical distance measured from above downward; as, a deep valley nestling between high mountains. High is a relative term signifying greatly raised above any object, base, or surface, in comparison with what is usual, or with some standard; a table is high if it exceeds thirty inches; a hill is not high at a hundred feet. That is tall whose height is greatly in excess of its breadth or diameter, and whose actual height is great for an object of its kind; as, a tall tree; a tall man; tall grass. That is lofty which is imposing or majestic in height; we term a spire tall with reference to its altitude, or lofty with reference to its majestic appearance. That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory. In the figurative sense, elevated is less than eminent, and this less than exalted; we speak of high, lofty, or elevated thoughts, aims, etc., in the good sense, but sometimes of high feelings, looks, words, etc., in the invidious sense of haughty or arrogant. A high ambition may be merely selfish; a lofty ambition is worthy and noble. Towering, in the literal sense compares with lofty and majestic; but in the figurative sense, its use is almost always invidious; as, a towering passion; a towering ambition disregards and crushes all opposing considerations, however rational, lovely, or holy. Compare STEEP.
Synonyms:
elevated, eminent, exalted, high, noble, proud, steep, tall, towering, upliftedAntonyms:
base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted
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exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedadjective
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
"an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
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gilded, marvelous, proud, opulent, empyrean, heroic, rattling(a), majestic, deluxe, elevated, wondrous, imposing, raised(a), rarified, noble-minded, eminent, empyreal, lordly, gallant, wonderful, grand, marvellous, ideal, high-sounding, tremendous, distinguished, luxurious, idealistic, fantastic, inflated, exalted, reverend, rare, princely, rarefied, sumptuous, high-minded, august, terrific, high-flown, magisterial, towering, howling(a), expansive, soaring, sublimeAntonyms:
low, ignoble, unimpressiveeminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
"an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
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noble-minded, sublime, high, proud, eminent, majestic, rarefied, exalted, gallant, elevated, idealistic, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, rarified, high-mindedAntonyms:
low, ignoble, unimpressivegallant, lofty, majestic, proudadjective
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
"a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
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noble-minded, sublime, rarified, high-minded, proud, knightly, eminent, majestic, rarefied, regal, dashing, chivalrous, elevated, idealistic, gallant, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, olympian, purple, royal, imperial, exaltedAntonyms:
ignoble, low, unimpressive
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#164 | high | |
#560 | august | |
#1450 | grand | |
#1808 | royal | |
#2682 | rare | |
#2767 | wonderful | |
#2979 | ideal | |
#3970 | deluxe | |
#4089 | fantastic | |
#4132 | proud | |
#4374 | purple | |
#4667 | sublime | |
#4724 | tall | |
#5214 | noble | |
#6275 | imperial | |
#7425 | distinguished | |
#8774 | tremendous | |
#10805 | elevated | |
#11632 | luxurious | |
#12244 | terrific | |
#12815 | steep | |
#13306 | majestic | |
#15704 | imposing | |
#16239 | eminent | |
#16412 | regal | |
#17578 | reverend | |
#18232 | heroic | |
#19104 | soaring | |
#19151 | marvelous | |
#23220 | airy | |
#24721 | expansive | |
#25118 | inflated | |
#26035 | lofty | |
#26755 | stately | |
#27462 | exalted | |
#29079 | gallant | |
#29587 | marvellous | |
#29669 | towering | |
#31123 | wondrous | |
#33549 | olympian | |
#33733 | sumptuous | |
#34679 | gilded | |
#37016 | dignified | |
#38710 | uplifted | |
#38892 | idealistic | |
#40868 | dashing | |
#49183 | opulent | |
#53063 | haughty | |
#60050 | princely | |
#83750 | magisterial | |
#87677 | knightly | |
#104549 | rarefied | |
#104601 | chivalrous | |
#128829 | lordly | |
#129547 | empyrean | |
#170661 | rarified | |
#276564 | empyreal | |
#276754 | grandiloquent |
How to use lofty in a sentence?
Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography:
Practical efficiency is common, and lofty idealism not uncommon; it is the combination which is necessary, and the combination is rare
Consider your childhood, a construction building process, on a very, very steep ground. You need to stop consistantly and re-do your measures. So that your pillars shall exceptionally remain lofty till your life extincts..
William Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar", Act 3 scene 1:
How many ages hence Shall this our lofty scene be acted over In states unborn and accents yet unknown!
It's a lofty goal to be the primary bank for every one of their wealth management clients.
We need a strong earnings momentum to justify the current lofty valuations and push share prices further higher, but that's not happening, i don't see a lasting positive impulse coming from the reporting season and see only a marginal increase in equities in the remaining weeks of the year.
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- شامخArabic
- luftig, ambitioniert, hochGerman
- majestuoso, elevadoSpanish
- بلندPersian
- ylevä, kopea, korkeaFinnish
- hautFrench
- ard-aignaghManx
- վեհArmenian
- maestosoItalian
- 높다Korean
- tikoke, tīkokekokeMāori
- ambitieus, hoogstaandDutch
- oppløftetNorwegian
- wysoki, wzniosły, szczytnyPolish
- majestoso, ambiciosoPortuguese
- гордели́вый, высокоме́рный, надме́нный, высо́кий, возвели́ченный, возвы́шенныйRussian
- refuSwahili
- yüceTurkish
- 高远Chinese
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