Lofty Definition & Meaning
lofty
- adjective
- 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"
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
- having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
"Lofty" in song lyrics
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"After livin' so lofty"
Big Syke f/ G-Money, Mopreme — Ain't No Love -
"Like my apartment it's nice and lofty"
Dr. Dre & Ed Lover f/ T-Money — Back Up Off Me -
"Exchange how we wanna change, gettin' lofty"
Pigeon John — Golden Motorcycle
Words that rhyme with lofty
Usage tips for "lofty"
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- What does lofty mean?
- 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" of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs" having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
- What part of speech is lofty?
- Lofty is an adjective.
- How many definitions does lofty have?
- Lofty has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).