lofty

Example Sentences

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Homeownership is a lofty and desirable goal — and one that many young Americans think is out of reach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"With his rigour, his courage and his idealism, he embodied a lofty idea of the Republic," said President Emmanuel Macron.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

DraftKings may still be a longshot bet: Shares trade at the lofty valuation of 75 times earnings estimates for this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

She fled from him until she stood on a lofty promontory where she could safely watch him, wondering at the half-man, half-fish.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton