lofty 
/ˈlɑ:fti/ adjective
loft·i·er; loft·i·est /ˈlɑ:fti/ adjective [also more lofty; most lofty] 1 literary : rising to a great height : very tall and impressive
▪ lofty redwood trees ▪ lofty buildings synonyms 1high 2 : very high and good : deserving to be admired
▪ He set lofty goals for himself as a teacher. ▪ lofty ideals/standards 3 : showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people
▪ The professor spoke with a lofty [=haughty] air. ▪ She showed a lofty disregard for their objections.
▪ lofty redwood trees ▪ lofty buildings synonyms 1high
▪ He set lofty goals for himself as a teacher. ▪ lofty ideals/standards
▪ The professor spoke with a lofty [=haughty] air. ▪ She showed a lofty disregard for their objections.
— loft·i·ly /ˈlɑ:ftəli/ adverb
▪ She loftily dismissed their objections.
/ˈlɑ:ftəli/ adverb ▪ She loftily dismissed their objections.
— loft·i·ness /ˈlɑ:ftinəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˈlɑ:ftinəs/ noun [noncount]
