What does Lofty mean?
Definitions for Lofty
ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-lofty
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Lofty.
Princeton's WordNet
exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedadjective
of high moral 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"
eminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
"an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
gallant, lofty, majestic, proudadjective
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
"a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
Wiktionary
loftyadjective
high, tall, having great height or stature
loftyadjective
idealistic, implying over-optimism
a lofty goal
loftyadjective
extremely proud
Loftynoun
nickname for a tall (usually male) person
Etymology: noble, from loft.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Loftyadjective
Etymology: from loft, or lift.
See lofty Lebanon his head advance,
See nodding forests on the mountains dance. Alexander Pope, Messiah.He knew
Himself to sing and build the lofty rhyme. John Milton.Man, the tyrant of our sex, I hate,
A lowly servant, but a lofty mate. John Dryden, Knight’s Tale.Lofty and four to them that lov’d him not;
But to those men that sought him, sweet as Summer. William Shakespeare.
ChatGPT
lofty
Lofty refers to something that is extremely high, elevated, or rising to a great height. It also refers to presenting or displaying a grand or noble nature, such as lofty ambitions, aspirations or ideas. Furthermore, in terms of attitude, it can also indicate an individual who is haughty, arrogant, or has an air of superiority.
Webster Dictionary
Lofty
lifted high up; having great height; towering; high
Lofty
fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
LOFTY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lofty is ranked #56073 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Lofty surname appeared 365 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Lofty.
78.9% or 288 total occurrences were White.
15.6% or 57 total occurrences were Black.
1.6% or 6 total occurrences were Asian.
1.6% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
Anagrams for Lofty »
oftly
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Lofty in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Lofty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Lofty in a Sentence
Ronald Reagan deserves this lofty platform Ronald Reagan is on, where people want to refer to Ronald Reagan, they want to compare themselves to Ronald Reagan. I think that is all positive, at this moment, we need a conservative who speaks not in pale pastels but bold colors.
Joshua L. Chamberlain, General Commander 20th Maine, Union Forces,:
We know not of the future, and cannot plan for it much. But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be whenever and wherever the hour stricks that calls to noble action..., No man becomes suddenly different from his habit and cherished thought.
Speak of things public to the public, but of things lofty and secret only to the loftiest and most private of your friends. Hay to the ox and sugar to the parrot.
There is no leveler like Christianity, but it levels by lifting all who receive it to the lofty table-land of a true character and of undying hope both for this world and the next.
The man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and of elevated opinions.
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- شامخArabic
- luftig, ambitioniert, hochGerman
- majestuoso, elevadoSpanish
- بلندPersian
- ylevä, kopea, korkeaFinnish
- hautFrench
- ard-aignaghManx
- վեհArmenian
- maestosoItalian
- 높다Korean
- tikoke, tīkokekokeMāori
- ambitieus, hoogstaandDutch
- oppløftetNorwegian
- wysoki, wzniosły, szczytnyPolish
- majestoso, ambiciosoPortuguese
- гордели́вый, высокоме́рный, надме́нный, высо́кий, возвели́ченный, возвы́шенныйRussian
- refuSwahili
- yüceTurkish
- 高远Chinese
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