lofty

/ˈlɔfti/
adjective
  1. Very tall or high above the ground.
    • The cathedral's lofty ceiling was decorated with beautiful paintings.
    • A lofty tower stood at the center of the old city.
    • The hikers admired the lofty peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
  2. Noble, elevated, or grand in thought, purpose, or ideals.
    • The organization's lofty goals included ending hunger worldwide.
    • She had lofty ambitions of becoming a doctor and helping others.
    • His speech was full of lofty ideals about justice and equality.
  3. Proud, haughty, or showing a sense of superiority.
    • She gave a lofty reply, as if the question were beneath her.
    • The manager's lofty tone offended several employees.
    • His lofty attitude made him unpopular with his classmates.
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