loftily

/ˈlɔftəli/
adverb
  1. In a proud, superior, or self-important manner.
    • She loftily dismissed their suggestions without even listening.
    • The critic loftily declared the painting to be without merit.
    • He loftily announced that he had no time for such trivial matters.
  2. In a way that is elevated or noble in thought or purpose.
    • They loftily pursued their goal of ending poverty.
    • The poet wrote loftily about the beauty of nature.
    • The speech loftily called for world peace and unity.
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