4. lofty arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty.
5. lofty noting a rig of a sailingship having extraordinarily high masts.
Etymology: (1400–50)
Definition of 'Lofty'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (adj)exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded of highmoral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
2. (adj)eminent, lofty, soaring, towering of imposing height; especially standing out above others "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
3. (adj)gallant, lofty, majestic, proud having or displaying greatdignity or nobility "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
Definition of 'Lofty'
Webster Dictionary
1. Lofty lifted high up; having great height; towering; high
2. Lofty fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty