lofty — very tall and impressive; having high moral principles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very tall and impressive; having high moral principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːfti/
Korean meaning: 매우 높고 인상적인; 고상한, 숭고한
Korean pronunciation: **로**프티
Example Sentences
- The CEO's lofty speech about company values was undermined when he was caught embezzling funds.
- She had lofty dreams of becoming a famous actress, but ended up playing a tree in the school play.
- The lofty cathedral spires reached toward heaven.
lofty
ADJECTIVE//ˈlɔːfti//
very tall and impressive; having high moral principles
A climber admires the lofty cathedral spire towering above mountain peaks
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Even a softy can stand lofty in the frosty heights!
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Origin
From Middle English 'lofti', derived from Old Norse 'lopt' meaning 'air' or 'sky', combined with the English suffix '-y' meaning 'having the quality of'. The word originally referred to something reaching toward the sky or elevated in position.
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“The CEO's lofty speech about company values was undermined when he was caught embezzling funds.”
“She had lofty dreams of becoming a famous actress, but ended up playing a tree in the school play.”
“The lofty cathedral spires reached toward heaven.”
“His lofty manner of speaking made him sound like a pompous professor.”
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