lofty
Noble and elevated
Lofty describes great height, whether physical or figurative.
A lofty peak towers above the landscape; lofty ceilings create a sense of grandeur.
Extended to abstractions, lofty suggests elevated status or ambition: lofty ideals, lofty goals.
The word can carry a negative edge—lofty behavior suggests someone who acts superior or condescending: She spoke with lofty disdain.
Of imposing height
- soaringRising effortlessly upward
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- sky-highExtremely or excessively elevated
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
peak · altitude · pinnacle · apex · zenith · skyscraper · high-rise · steeple
Elevated in rank
- sublimeAwe-inspiring greatness
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- augustImpressively grand and noble
venerable · esteemed · illustrious · revered · honored · virtuous · principled · righteous
Striving toward ideals
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- grandImposing or splendid
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
- boldCourageous and daring
audacious · idealistic · dreamy · quixotic · utopian · grandiose · sweeping · unrealistic
Disdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
pompous · snobbish · self-important · smug · patronizing · contemptuous · high-and-mighty · aloof
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- palatialLavishly grand and spacious
sumptuous · luxurious · monumental · grandiose · impressive · glorious · spectacular · breathtaking
towering
Of imposing height
- soaringRising effortlessly upward
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- sky-highExtremely or excessively elevated
summit · peak · altitude · pinnacle · apex · zenith · skyscraper · high-rise · steeple · spire
exalted
Elevated in rank
august · venerable · esteemed · illustrious · revered · honored · virtuous · principled · righteous · upstanding
aspirational
Striving toward ideals
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- grandImposing or splendid
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
bold · audacious · idealistic · dreamy · quixotic · utopian · grandiose · sweeping · unrealistic · impractical
haughty
Disdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
imperious · pompous · snobbish · self-important · smug · patronizing · contemptuous · high-and-mighty · aloof · superior
magnificent
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- splendidImpressively beautiful or fine
- resplendentImpressively beautiful, richly shining
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
palatial · sumptuous · luxurious · monumental · grandiose · impressive · glorious · spectacular · breathtaking · awe-inspiring
- bombastbombast, grandiloquence, magniloquence, pomposity, fustian
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- mountain adjectivestowering, majestic, snow-capped, rugged, jagged
- height variationstall, short, average, towering, petite
- grand stylegrandeur, sublime, splendor, majestic, magnificence
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
loftymodest
Lacking in pretension
humble · lowly · unambitious · down-to-earth · practical
loftyhumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · meek · unassuming · deferential · unpretentious
- loft bedsElevated frames for sleeping
- hay loftBarn's upper storage space
- loft apartmentsOpen-plan industrial living spaces
- choir loftElevated church singing platform
- lofty heights
- sleeping loftElevated area for rest
loft, aloft, lofts, lofted, loftily, loftiness, loftiest, loftier