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• lofty — UK [ˈlɒftɪ] / US [ˈlɔftɪ] adjective Word forms lofty : adjective lofty comparative loftier superlative loftiest mainly literary 1) a lofty building or structure is very tall The town hall s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century. 2) lofty… …   English dictionary

• lofty — loft|y [ˈlɔfti US ˈlo:] adj 1.) literary lofty mountains, buildings etc are very high and impressive ▪ He stayed at the ISH, from whose lofty heights he could see across New York. 2.) lofty ideas, beliefs, attitudes etc show high standards or… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• lofty — loft|y [ lɔfti ] adjective MAINLY LITERARY 1. ) a lofty building or structure is very tall: The town hall s lofty tower dates from the fourteenth century. 2. ) lofty goals or principles deserve to be admired because they are based on high moral… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• lofty — loftily, adv. loftiness, n. /lawf tee, lof /, adj., loftier, loftiest. 1. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 2. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 3. elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as… …   Universalium

• lofty — adjective 1 seeming to think you are better than other people: a lofty manner 2 lofty ideas, beliefs, attitudes etc are of an unusually high moral quality: lofty ideals of equality and social justice 3 literary lofty mountains, buildings etc are… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Lofty England — Frank Raymond Wilton Lofty England (b. 24 August 1911, Finchley, London – d. 30 May 1995, Austria) was an engineer and motor company manager from England. He rose to fame as the manager of the Jaguar Cars sports car racing team in the 1950s,… …   Wikipedia

• lofty — adjective (loftier; est) Date: 15th century 1. a. elevated in character and spirit ; noble < lofty ideals > b. elevated in status ; superior 2. having a haughty overbearing manner ; s …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• lofty — loft•y [[t]ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf [/t]] adj. loft•i•er, loft•i•est 1) extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains[/ex] 2) exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent 3) elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or …   From formal English to slang

• Loftily — Loft i*ly, adv. [From {Lofty}.] In a lofty manner or position; haughtily. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• loftily — adverb in a lofty manner she bore herself loftily • Derived from adjective: ↑lofty …   Useful english dictionary

• Over-soul — “The Oversoul” is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, first published in 1841. The broad subject of the essay, considered one of Emerson s best, is the human soul. Several general themes are treated: (1) the existence and nature of the human soul;… …   Wikipedia