lofty

Definition of Lofty in English :

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

Example Sentences:
'an exalted ideal'
'argue in terms of high-flown ideals'
'a noble and lofty concept'
'a grand purpose'

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

Example Sentences:
'an eminent peak'
'lofty mountains'
'the soaring spires of the cathedral'
'towering icebergs'

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Example Sentences:
'a gallant pageant'
'lofty ships'
'majestic cities'
'proud alpine peaks'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lofty

adjectiveWord forms: loftier or loftiest

1.

of majestic or imposing height

2.

exalted or noble in character or nature

3.

haughty or supercilious

4.

elevated, eminent, or superior

adjectiveWord forms: ˈloftier or ˈloftiest

1.

very high

a lofty peak in the Alps

2.

elevated; noble; sublime

3.

haughty; arrogant

adj. loft·i·er, loft·i·est

1. Of imposing height.

2. Elevated in character; exalted.

3. Affecting grandness; pompous.

4. Arrogant; haughty.