Lofty ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Lofty ( adjective )

1. Very high or tall; elevated.
2. Having or showing high-minded principles or aspirations.
3. Having a self-important or arrogant attitude.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin loftus, from levare "to raise".

Examples:

1. The mountain peak was lofty and majestic.
2. He had a lofty goal of becoming a doctor.
3. The building had a lofty entrance.
4. The company's lofty ambition was to become a global leader.
5. She had a lofty attitude towards her colleagues.

(As a noun)

Lofty ( noun )

1. Very high or tall; elevated.
2. Having or showing high-minded principles or aspirations.
3. Having a self-important or arrogant attitude.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin loftus, from levare "to raise".

Examples:

1. The mountain peak was lofty and majestic.
2. He had a lofty goal of becoming a doctor.
3. The building had a lofty entrance.
4. The company's lofty ambition was to become a global leader.
5. She had a lofty attitude towards her colleagues.