loftily

• Adverbe signifiant « avec orgueil, arrogance ou un sentiment de supériorité ». Décrit un comportement ou un discours qui suggère une supériorité morale ou sociale, souvent avec une teinte de condescendance ou de mépris.

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 façon hautaine

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrogantlycondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslypompouslyproudlysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antonymeshumblymeeklymodestlyunpretentiously

2. At a great heightC1formal

   In a position or manner that is physically high up.

   en hauteur

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

   Synonymesabovealofthighskywardup

   Antonymesbaselylowly