lofty
US: /ˈɫɔfti/
UK: /lˈɒfti/
UK: /lˈɒfti/
English Vietnamese dictionary
lofty /'lɔfti/
- tính từ
- cao, cao ngất
- a lofty stature: dáng người cao lớn
- kiêu căng, kiêu kỳ, kiêu ngạo
- cao thượng, cao quý
- a lofty soul: tâm hồn cao thượng
- cao, cao ngất
Advanced English dictionary
+ adjective (loftier, loftiest) (formal)
1 (of buildings, mountains, etc.) very high and impressive: lofty ceilings / rooms / towers
2 [usually before noun] (approving) (of a thought, an aim, etc.) deserving praise because of its high moral quality: lofty ambitions / ideals / principles
3 (disapproving) showing a belief that you are worth more than other people: her lofty disdain for other people
loftily adverb
loftiness noun [U]
Thesaurus dictionary
adj.
1 tall, high, elevated, towering, soaring:
The lofty skyscrapers of New York always impress visitors on first sight.
2 exalted, majestic, imposing, grand, magnificent, noble, regal, imperial, blue-blooded, thoroughbred, aristocratic, magisterial, august, stately, venerable, distinguished, dignified, elevated, eminent, celebrated, honoured, honourable, respected, renowned, famous, prominent, illustrious, notable, leading, pre-eminent, sublime, immortal:
He is heir to one of England's loftiest peerages.
3 elevated, honourable, superior, exalted, noble:
Public servants should adhere to lofty principles of morality.
4 grand, grandiose, haughty, arrogant, disdainful, condescending, contemptuous, scornful, supercilious, contumelious, patronizing, superior, overweening, vainglorious, pompous, snobbish, Colloq high and mighty, snooty, uppity, Brit uppish, Slang snotty, Brit toffee-nosed:
Her lofty attitude made her unpopular with the voters.
Concise English dictionary
loftier|loftiest'lɑftɪ /'lɒf-
adj.
+of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
+of imposing height; especially standing out above others
+having or displaying great dignity or nobility
