lofty
/ˈlɑfti/adjective
Very tall or high; rising to a great height.
Example sentences
- “The lofty peaks of the Alps were still covered in snow in June.”
- “A lofty oak tree shaded the entire garden.”
Applied to goals and ideals it wavers between praise and mockery; a 'lofty tone' is almost always a criticism of arrogance.