Synonyms for lofty
ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-lofty

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1. lofty

   Deep, while an antonym of high in usage, may apply to the very same distance simply measured in an opposite direction, high applying to vertical distance measured from below upward, and deep to vertical distance measured from above downward; as, a deep valley nestling between high mountains. High is a relative term signifying greatly raised above any object, base, or surface, in comparison with what is usual, or with some standard; a table is high if it exceeds thirty inches; a hill is not high at a hundred feet. That is tall whose height is greatly in excess of its breadth or diameter, and whose actual height is great for an object of its kind; as, a tall tree; a tall man; tall grass. That is lofty which is imposing or majestic in height; we term a spire tall with reference to its altitude, or lofty with reference to its majestic appearance. That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory. In the figurative sense, elevated is less than eminent, and this less than exalted; we speak of high, lofty, or elevated thoughts, aims, etc., in the good sense, but sometimes of high feelings, looks, words, etc., in the invidious sense of haughty or arrogant. A high ambition may be merely selfish; a lofty ambition is worthy and noble. Towering, in the literal sense compares with lofty and majestic; but in the figurative sense, its use is almost always invidious; as, a towering passion; a towering ambition disregards and crushes all opposing considerations, however rational, lovely, or holy. Compare STEEP.

   Synonyms:
   elevated, eminent, exalted, high, noble, proud, steep, tall, towering, uplifted

   Antonyms:
   base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted

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1. lofty

   Synonyms:
   elevated, towering, high, dignified, eminent, stately, haughty, majestic, airy, tall

   Antonyms:
   depressed, low, stunted, undignified, ordinary, unstately, mean, unimposing, unassuming, affable

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1. exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedadjective

   of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

   "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"

   Synonyms:
   gilded, marvelous, proud, opulent, empyrean, heroic, rattling(a), majestic, deluxe, elevated, wondrous, imposing, raised(a), rarified, noble-minded, eminent, empyreal, lordly, gallant, wonderful, grand, marvellous, ideal, high-sounding, tremendous, distinguished, luxurious, idealistic, fantastic, inflated, exalted, reverend, rare, princely, rarefied, sumptuous, high-minded, august, terrific, high-flown, magisterial, towering, howling(a), expansive, soaring, sublime

   Antonyms:
   low, ignoble, unimpressive

2. eminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective

   of imposing height; especially standing out above others

   "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"

   Synonyms:
   noble-minded, sublime, high, proud, eminent, majestic, rarefied, exalted, gallant, elevated, idealistic, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, rarified, high-minded

   Antonyms:
   low, ignoble, unimpressive

3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proudadjective

   having or displaying great dignity or nobility

   "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"

   Synonyms:
   noble-minded, sublime, rarified, high-minded, proud, knightly, eminent, majestic, rarefied, regal, dashing, chivalrous, elevated, idealistic, gallant, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, olympian, purple, royal, imperial, exalted

   Antonyms:
   ignoble, low, unimpressive

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1. loftyadjective

   Synonyms:
   high, elevated

2. loftyadjective

   Synonyms:
   proud, haughty, arrogant, magisterial

3. loftyadjective

   Synonyms:
   sublime, dignified

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1. loftyadjective

   Synonyms:
   tall, towering

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1. List of paraphrases for "lofty":

   noble, high, exalted, grandiloquent, sublime

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1. List of known nicknames for "Lofty":

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1. Glenn Schorr:

   It's a lofty goal to be the primary bank for every one of their wealth management clients.

2. Joshua L. Chamberlain, General Commander 20th Maine, Union Forces,:

   We know not of the future, and cannot plan for it much. But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine and know what manner of men we will be whenever and wherever the hour stricks that calls to noble action..., No man becomes suddenly different from his habit and cherished thought.

3. Peter Tuz:

   I think the stock market is still the place to be, even though valuations are lofty, the fundamentals are good, most companies are having excellent quarters and the outlook is pretty good.

4. Matthew Costello:

   Things must change at White House when there are larger external forces acting on White House, it's a lofty ideal, the people's house, and we have to ground it in some reality.

5. Doug Goehring:

   These were lofty goals, but things have changed a bit and we've got to take that into consideration, we're probably going to have to extend the deadline.