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lofty

loft·y [ lóftee ] (comparative loft·i·er, superlative loft·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very high: very high or tall
lofty peaks

2. exalted: exalted and refined

3. high-ranking: of the highest rank or status

4. haughty: behaving in a falsely superior or haughty manner


loft·i·ly adverb
loft·i·ness noun
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