Overview of adj lofty
The adj lofty has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) exalted, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded -- (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")
2. (1) eminent, lofty, soaring, towering -- (of imposing height; especially standing out above others "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering iceburgs")
3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proud -- (having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks")
Antonyms of adj lofty
3 senses of lofty
Sense 1
exalted, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
INDIRECT (VIA noble) -> ignoble
Sense 2
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering
INDIRECT (VIA high) -> low
Sense 3
gallant, lofty, majestic, proud
INDIRECT (VIA impressive) -> unimpressive
Similarity of adj lofty
3 senses of lofty
Sense 1
exalted, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
=> noble (vs. ignoble)
Sense 2
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering
=> high (vs. low)
Sense 3
gallant, lofty, majestic, proud
=> impressive (vs. unimpressive)
Attributes of adj lofty
Familiarity of adj lofty
lofty used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3)
Grep of adj lofty
lofty
Overview of adj lofty
The adj lofty has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) exalted, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded -- (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")
2. (1) eminent, lofty, soaring, towering -- (of imposing height; especially standing out above others "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering iceburgs")
3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proud -- (having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks")
lofty definition
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