loftily

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «гордо, надменно или с чувством превосходства». Описывает поведение или речь, которые предполагают чувство морального или социального превосходства, часто с оттенком снисходительности или пренебрежения.esAdverbio 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.frAdverbe 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.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa «com orgulho, arrogância ou sentimento de superioridade». Descreve comportamento ou fala que pressupõe superioridade moral ou social, frequentemente com um tom de condescendência ou desdém.zh副词，表示“傲慢地、高高在上地、带着优越感地”。形容言行透露出道德或社会上的优越感，常带轻蔑或居高临下的意味。arحال بمعنى التكبر والترفع والزهو، تصف سلوكًا أو حديثًا ينم عن شعور بالتفوق الأخلاقي أو الاجتماعي، غالبًا مع نبرة تعالٍ أو احتقار.

1. In a proud or superior manner C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНадменноesDe manera altiva o arrogantefrde façon hautainedeHochmütigptCom arrogânciazh傲慢地arبتعالٍ

   Synonymes: arrogantlycondescendinglydisdainfullyhaughtilyimperiouslypompouslyproudlysnobbishlysuperciliously

   Antonymes: humblymeeklymodestlyunpretentiously

2. At a great height C1 formal

   In a position or manner that is physically high up.

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

   ruВысокоesen lo altofren hauteurdeHoch obenptNo altozh高高地arعاليًا

   Synonymes: abovealofthighskywardup

   Antonymes: baselylowly

• more loftily comparative form
• most loftily superlative form