lofty

UK
/ˈlɒfti/
US
/ˈlɔfti/

Translations

loftyadjective
loftier
Comp.
loftiest
Super.
UK
/ˈlɒfti/
US
/ˈlɔfti/
hautainPour une attitude distante ou supérieure ; registre courant.
His lofty demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.
Son attitude hautaine rendait difficile l’approche des autres.
élevéSe dit surtout d’une hauteur importante ou d’un niveau supérieur ; courant et neutre.
The lofty mountains were covered in snow.
Les montagnes élevées étaient couvertes de neige.
Additional translations
nobleS’emploie pour des idées, des sentiments ou des ambitions d’un rang moral élevé.

Definitions

loftyadjective
Of imposing height; tall, towering.
The lofty mountains were covered in snow.
Elevated in character, spirit, or status; noble.
She had lofty ideals about helping the community.
Haughty or aloof; having a superior attitude.
His lofty demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.