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lofty

adjective as in high, elevated

adjective as in arrogant, high and mighty

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Example Sentences

All her years as a tabloid target have made that a lofty task for Lohan, but it’s not an impossible goal.

From Salon

A 2005 biography of Bradford suggested she was indeed descended from lofty stock by way of her mother, who was, it said, the illegitimate daughter of a marquis.

From BBC

The Clippers managed to overcome those lofty marks despite playing on back-to-back nights.

Carsley has occasionally looked uncomfortable in his lofty position, but this was a vital moment for him and England, so he fully deserved to relish it.

From BBC

That opinion was lofty, the man was not.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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