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lofty::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | elevated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, noble-minded, rarefied, rarified, sublime |
a noble and lofty concept.
Examples of lofty
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Despite those lofty numbers, he might not even be the A's most talented pitcher.
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His likely reward will be running a destitute country, under lofty expectations.
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True, eBay's price-earnings ratio is a lofty 90, with an $18 billion market cap.
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Only then will Genentech be able to live up to Wall Street's lofty expectations.
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Getting the state's elk herds to this lofty status is not only good for hunters.
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Now, that might sound a bit lofty when you're racing to get dinner on the table.
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Those are lofty goals, even if Mike Martz isn't around to hold him back anymore.
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If he comes close to his MVP-like 2007 season, he will match lofty expectations.
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Get a hit and you've got yourself a franchise that'll send you to lofty heights.
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- Exalted: 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: of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
- Gallant: having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
- (loftily) in a lofty manner; "she bore herself loftily"
- Lofty may refer to: * A lofty ideal * A nickname for a person of above average height
- Nickname for a tall (usually male) person
- High, tall, having great height or stature; idealistic, implying over-optimism; extremely proud
- (loftiest) Superlative form of lofty
- Nickname or form of address for a tall or (joc.) extremely short man.
