lofty

/ˈlɑfti/

/ˈlɒfti/

Other forms: loftiest; loftier

Lofty is a good word for describing something that's high above the ground, or someone who acts like she's high above everyone else.

Dating from the 15th century, lofty originally meant "exalted," or spiritually high, but soon came to mean physically high as well. A towering mountain can be called "lofty." So can someone who walks around with her nose in the air and speaks in a fake English accent. Even if she's only five-foot-two.

Definitions of lofty

1. adjective

   of imposing height; especially standing out above others
   “lofty mountains”

   synonyms: eminent, soaring, towering

   high

   (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
2. adjective

   having or displaying great dignity or nobility
   “lofty ships”

   synonyms: gallant, majestic, proud

   impressive

   making a strong or vivid impression
3. adjective

   of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
   “a noble and lofty concept”

   synonyms: elevated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, noble-minded, rarefied, rarified, sublime

   noble

   having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
4. adjective

   having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
   synonyms: disdainful, haughty, imperious, lordly, overbearing, prideful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering

   proud

   feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride