loftiness

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Loftiness or grandeur of imagination there cannot be, except there be first innate richness and breadth of feeling.

From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)

Longinus has observed2, that there may be a Loftiness in Sentiments, where there is no Passion, and brings Instances out of ancient Authors to support this his Opinion.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

But the less the dread, the lower we shall bow before the Loftiness which we love.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Maclaren, Alexander

Loftiness and beauty of character is indicated by a name including the word “sky,” or “cloud,” such as “Red Cloud,” “Touch-the-Cloud,” “Blue Sky,” or “Hole-in-the-Day,” all names of well-known chiefs.

From Indian Scout Talks A Guide for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls by Eastman, Charles A.

Loftiness and grandeur are equally lacking in the interior, and there is great variation of style with respect to the pillars of nave and341 choir.

From The Cathedrals of Northern France by McManus, Blanche