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[ adjective ] of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Examples "an eminent peak" "lofty mountains" "the soaring spires of the cathedral" "towering icebergs" Used in print (Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)Many aspects of civilization were not_yet sufficiently crystallized to find expression , nor could the simple economic and social foundations of this world support a lofty structure . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Examples "an exalted ideal" "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks "a noble and lofty concept" Used in print (Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)We would have preferred , however , to have had the rest of the orchestra refrain_from laughing at this and other spots on the recording , since it mars an otherwise sober , if not lofty , performance . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having or displaying great dignity or nobility
Examples "a gallant pageant" "lofty ships" "majestic cities" "proud alpine peaks" Related terms |
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