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
  • But this act of arrogant bullying should also re-kindle the spirit of hope and unity that swept through this community in the aftermath of that horrible night in 2016, that still binds Orlando in its 150th anniversary year.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Harry Potter fans might recognize Stroma for playing the arrogant Hogwarts student named Cormac McLaggen in the film franchise.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2025
  • What’s important to note here is that these steps are not always explicit or dramatic.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In Trump’s first term, U.S. allies quickly learned that the president was cavalier about classified information.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just like coral themselves, however, some algae are already more heat-resistant than others, and a printer could inject this superior algae in hydrogel alongside the coral larvae, ensuring that the best is available from the beginning.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This comfortable walking shoe is engineered with foam and vio-motion technology for superior arch support and cushioning.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Yet this infectious look into the masterful brain of the single mom and former police department cleaning woman — who earned her job as an LAPD crime consultant — propelled the freshman series into one of broadcast TV's few bright spots.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Whether this is a real departure or a masterful storyline, the wrestling world is now buzzing.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • There would also therefore be a strong case for the England captain Leah Williamson, who was imperious withstanding countless waves of attack from FC Barcelona and Spain in those two finals.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The 6-foot-3 receiver has looked imperious during one-on-one action and team drills, running fluid routes and using his size to win contested catches.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“Toplofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toplofty. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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