CEFR C1

lofty

adjective

Meaning

Very high, especially in a way that is impressive or difficult to reach.

Examples

The lofty goal of reaching Mars is inspiring scientists.
From the airplane window, the lofty clouds looked like cotton candy.

Synonyms: high, tall, elevated, exalted

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lofty (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒfti/

Definition

Very high, especially in a way that is impressive or difficult to reach.

Examples

The lofty goal of reaching Mars is inspiring scientists.
From the airplane window, the lofty clouds looked like cotton candy.
She admired the lofty architecture of the ancient cathedral.

Synonyms of lofty

Words with a similar meaning to lofty:

high
tall
elevated
exalted

Antonyms of lofty

Words with the opposite meaning to lofty:

low
base

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