loftily

• Adverb, das ein Verhalten oder eine Ausdrucksweise beschreibt, die von einem Gefühl moralischer oder sozialer Überlegenheit geprägt ist, oft mit einem Beiklang von Herablassung oder Verachtung.

An adverb meaning "in a proud, haughty, or superior manner." It describes behavior or speech that suggests a sense of moral or social elevation, often with an air of condescension or disdain.

1. In a proud or superior mannerC1formal

   Acting or speaking in a way that suggests one feels superior or more important than others.

   Hochmütig

   • He loftily dismissed the criticism from his colleagues.
   • She loftily declared that her opinion was the only correct one.
   • The manager loftily ignored the suggestions from the junior staff.

   Synonymearrogantlycondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslypompouslyproudlysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antonymehumblymeeklymodestlyunpretentiously

2. At a great heightC1formal

   In a position or manner that is physically high up.

   Hoch oben

   • The castle stood loftily on the hilltop.
   • The eagle soared loftily above the mountains.
   • The tower rose loftily above the surrounding buildings.

   Synonymeabovealofthighskywardup

   Antonymebaselylowly