lofty

[lawf-tee, lof-] / ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

high, elevated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soaring towering

WEAK

aerial airy high-rise lifted raised sky-high skyscraping skyward spiring tall

Antonyms

WEAK

below beneath humble low modest unobtrusive

ADJECTIVE

grand, stately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exalted noble utopian

WEAK

arresting benevolent big chivalrous commanding considerate dignified distinguished elevated generous great illustrious imposing magnanimous majestic renowned striking sublime superb superior visionary

Antonyms

WEAK

below beneath humble low modest unobtrusive

ADJECTIVE

arrogant, high and mighty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambitious grandiose high-minded

WEAK

cavalier condescending disdainful haughty immodest insolent overbearing patronizing pretentious proud snooty supercilious

Antonyms

WEAK

below beneath humble low modest unobtrusive

Example Sentences

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"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

For years, fast-growing software stocks commanded lofty valuations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Those humble surroundings proved to be at odds with the lofty global reach the team is trying to build.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

That’s not merely adequate by Durham’s lofty standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Declaration fanned herself with her hat and spoke in a lofty tone.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles