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February 3, 2026

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.

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