lofty

• Décrit quelque chose de très haut, ou au sens figuré, un caractère noble ou élevé, parfois avec une implication d'arrogance ou de fierté.

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.

   Élevé, noble

   • 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.

   Synonymeselevatedexaltedgrandhigh-mindedmajesticnoblesublime

   Antonymesbasedebasedignoblelowmean

2. Imposing heightB2formal

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

   De grande hauteur

   • 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.

   Synonymeselevatedhighmajesticsky-highsoaringsublimetalltowering

   Antonymeslowlowlyshortstunted

3. Dignified or nobleB2formal

   Having or displaying great dignity, nobility, or grandeur.

   Noble et digne

   • 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.

   Synonymesdignifiedelevatedexaltedgrandhigh-mindedmagnanimousmajesticnoblestatelysublime

   Antonymesbasedebasedignoblelowmeanvile