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lofty

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒfti/

The English word “lofty” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. High, tall, having great height or stature.
  2. Idealistic, implying over-optimism.
  3. Extremely proud; arrogant; haughty.

Etymology

From Middle English lofty, lofti, lofte (“of high rank; noble; ornate”), equivalent to loft (“sky, firmament; upper room”) + -y.

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