lofty

Meaning

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

Synonyms

high

tall

elevated

noble

towering

sublime

great

eminent

high-minded

majestic

grand

exalted

soaring

haughty

proud

upright

loud

superior

supercilious

gallant

erect

high-flown

brilliant

dignified

stately

regal

steep

precipitous

noble-minded

raised

lordly

idealistic

generous

advanced

rarefied

rarified

fulgent

fab

condescending

capital

bang-up

emotive

emotional

bully

honorable

high up

high-spirited

awful

arrogant

high-priced

Translations

haut

hoog

alto

hoch

elevado

alto

verheven

celsus

arduus

alto

altus

alt

elevato

erhaben

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɒfti/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lofty

In summary

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