as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
we were offended by the new club member's air of loftiness
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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the ever-increasing lofty heights of the world's skyscrapers
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
she acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League college
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
his lofty attitude toward menial chores really rankles the other camp counselors
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
remained true to the cause's lofty ideals, regardless of the changing winds of popular opinion
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony
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Recent Examples of loftiness
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Systemic issues While the fate of India’s PLI scheme appears uncertain at this juncture, the issues the country faces in realizing its lofty ambitions need a deeper look.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a lofty placement for a cut that’s been available for more than a year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Unable to meet the impossibly lofty standard Donovan left behind, White ultimately departed for Georgia.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
That’s not an especially lofty placement, but the fact that the song is even charting is worth pointing out.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Systemic issues While the fate of India’s PLI scheme appears uncertain at this juncture, the issues the country faces in realizing its lofty ambitions need a deeper look.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a lofty placement for a cut that’s been available for more than a year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Unable to meet the impossibly lofty standard Donovan left behind, White ultimately departed for Georgia.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loftiness
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Juiced Orange Reaching about 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, the fragrant tubular flowers bloom all summer to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Moist air forced up the tall terrain will eventually condense due to changes in temperature and rain itself out.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ava Daniels is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the villains, of course, exuding every nastily relatable emotion; the stepmothers and sorceresses are vain, arrogant, dismissive, lonely, rude, and outrageous.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Christine Brown's 6 Children: All About Her Son and Daughters with Sister Wives Costar and Ex Kody Brown In December 2022, Christine shared a proud mom moment with her followers on Instagram, explaining how Truely stood up to a bully at school who was bothering her friend.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even those with noble intentions, like Boromir, who dream of wielding it to protect their people, fail to grasp its truth.—
Jon Fleischman,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.—
David DeCosse,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.—
Billy J. Stratton,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the foyer, an ethanol fireplace encased in slabs of polished stone anchors a lounge beneath ceilings over 10 feet high.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Loftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftiness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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