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loftily

UK
/ˈlɒftɪli/
US
/ˈlɔːftɪli/

Translations

loftilyadverb
UK
/ˈlɒftɪli/
US
/ˈlɔːftɪli/
hautainementEn exprimant de la supériorité ou de la prétention.
She spoke loftily about her achievements, making everyone else feel small.
Elle parlait hautainement de ses réussites, donnant à tous les autres le sentiment d'être insignifiants.
Additional translations
à grande hauteurSens littéral, rare ; pour une position élevée ou en altitude.
Synonyms
haughtily
proudly
arrogantly
superciliously
snobbishly

Definitions

loftilyadverb
In a manner that shows a sense of superiority or self-importance.
She spoke loftily about her achievements, making everyone else feel small.
At a great height or in an elevated position.
The hawk circled loftily above the canyon.
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