loftily

• Adverbio que significa «de manera altiva, orgullosa o con sentido de superioridad». Describe una conducta o forma de hablar que da a entender un sentimiento de superioridad moral o social, a menudo con un matiz de condescendencia o desdén.

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.

   De manera altiva o arrogante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarrogantlycondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslypompouslyproudlysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antónimoshumblymeeklymodestlyunpretentiously

2. At a great heightC1formal

   In a position or manner that is physically high up.

   en lo alto

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

   Sinónimosabovealofthighskywardup

   Antónimosbaselylowly