variants also toploftical
as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude those toplofty history professors who sneeringly use the term "popularizer" to describe any historian whose works are read with pleasure

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Adjective
  • So this kind of parallel can easily be drawn between Iran and other countries, [including those with] an arrogant isolation program, definitely.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • One of the targets of his reign of terror is arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen, played by Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush admitted to the facility after being left partially paralyzed after a stroke.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Ensuring Resonance: Connecting Emotionally for Commitment While data and logic are important, influence ultimately hinges on emotional connection.
    Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, despite a cavalier public attitude toward the disease, AIDS causes over 630,000 deaths globally.
    Powel H. Kazanjian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
  • But after this rush of cavalier soldiering and bitter sarcasm comes a sobering moment.
    Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • However, comparative studies have found that alternatives like pumpkin seed oil and linoleic acid offer superior hydration.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Lululemon’s Glow Up Super-High-Rise Tight is superior to others in many ways.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • From Broderick Turner: James Harden was masterful in pouring in 50 points for a Clippers team that once again has endured a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Three members of the ‘Crab Five’ delivered the flavor Queen, the freshman from Baltimore, was masterful in the second half for Maryland, scoring 13 of his points in the period.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • The imperious striker has now become the fastest player to reach 100 goal involvements in the Premier League, surpassing the longstanding record held by Premier League icon Alan Shearer.
    Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Every performance feels right, with several Bond alums coming and going, including Pierce Brosnan as the imperious agency director.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Toplofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toplofty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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