lofty

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine große Höhe hat, oder im übertragenen Sinn etwas Ehrwürdiges, Erhabenes oder Edles, mitunter auch mit der Nebenbedeutung von Hochmut.

Describes something that is of great height, or figuratively, of a noble or elevated character, sometimes implying arrogance.

1. Elevated in nature or styleB2formal

   Having high moral or intellectual value; noble or elevated in character.

   Erhaben

   • The speech was filled with lofty ideals about peace and justice.
   • She pursued lofty goals in her career as a humanitarian.
   • His lofty ambitions inspired everyone around him.

   Synonymeelevatedexaltedgrandhigh-mindedmajesticnoblesublime

   Antonymebasedebasedignoblelowmean

2. Imposing heightB2formal

   Of great height; standing out above others, especially in a physical sense.

   Hoch aufragend

   • The lofty mountains towered over the valley.
   • They admired the lofty spires of the ancient cathedral.
   • From the lofty balcony, you could see the entire city.

   Synonymeelevatedhighmajesticsky-highsoaringsublimetalltowering

   Antonymelowlowlyshortstunted

3. Dignified or nobleB2formal

   Having or displaying great dignity, nobility, or grandeur.

   Erhaben

   • The queen maintained a lofty demeanor throughout the ceremony.
   • His lofty bearing commanded respect from all who met him.
   • The building's architecture had a lofty, majestic quality.

   Synonymedignifiedelevatedexaltedgrandhigh-mindedmagnanimousmajesticnoblestatelysublime

   Antonymebasedebasedignoblelowmeanvile