lofty
gb/lˈɔfti/ us/lˈɔfti/
B1
英語
~ 2800
magas, égbe nyúló, nemes, magasztos, nagyratörő, lekezelő, fennhéjázó, gőgös
B1
1
magas
A1
égbe nyúló
B2
用法パターン：
a lofty [mountain/building/ceiling]
The hikers admired the lofty peaks in the distance.
A túrázók megcsodálták a távolban magasodó hegycsúcsokat.
A lofty tower stood at the center of the old city.
A régi város központjában egy égbe nyúló torony állt.
The cathedral’s lofty ceiling took decades to complete.
From her balcony, she had a view of the lofty cliffs.
The castle was built on a lofty hill.
学習者向け例文
The mountain is very lofty.
A hegy nagyon magas.
That church has a lofty ceiling.
Annak a templomnak magas a mennyezete.
We saw a lofty tower from the road.
The house is on a lofty hill.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'lofty' with 'loose' due to similar spelling, but they are unrelated in meaning.
意味
Very tall or high
コロケーション
lofty mountain
|lofty ceiling
|lofty peak
|lofty tower
類義語
tall (A general term for having greater height than average; less formal or grand than 'lofty'.)
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high (Describes something positioned far above the ground, without the connotation of grandeur.)
対義語
low (Opposite in vertical position; close to the ground.)
テーマ
nature
|architecture
|space
|core_vocabulary
定義
Very tall or high above the ground.
Rising to a great height, often impressively so.
B2
2
用法パターン：
lofty [goal/ideal/principle]
She devoted her life to the lofty ideal of equality for all.
Életét annak a nemes eszménynek szentelte, hogy minden ember egyenlő.
The charity's lofty goals inspired many volunteers.
A jótékonysági szervezet nemes céljai sok önkéntest lelkesítettek.
He spoke of lofty principles but rarely acted on them.
Their mission was guided by lofty ambitions for social change.
It’s easy to have lofty dreams, but harder to make them real.
学習者向け例文
He has lofty goals for his company.
Nagyratörő céljai vannak a cégével kapcsolatban.
They work for a lofty cause.
Nemes ügyért dolgoznak.
Her lofty ideas are about helping people.
Lofty dreams can be hard to reach.
よくある間違い：
Learners may use 'lofty' to mean 'expensive' by mistake; it refers to moral or intellectual height, not cost.
意味
Of high moral or intellectual quality
コロケーション
lofty ideals
|lofty goals
|lofty principles
|lofty ambitions
類義語
noble (Emphasizes dignity and moral virtue.)
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elevated (Suggests a high intellectual or moral level, often formal.)
対義語
base (Morally low or dishonorable.)
テーマ
values
|society
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
定義
Having very good and important ideas or goals.
Showing high moral standards, noble intentions, or elevated ideas.
B2
3
用法パターン：
a lofty [tone/manner/attitude]
He dismissed our concerns with a lofty wave of his hand.
Egy lekezelő kézlegyintéssel söpörte félre az aggályainkat.
Her lofty tone made it clear she didn’t value our opinions.
Lekelező hangneméből világos volt, hogy nem tartja sokra a véleményünket.
The professor’s lofty manner alienated some students.
They approached us with a lofty attitude that was off-putting.
His lofty air suggested he thought himself above everyone else.
学習者向け例文
She spoke in a lofty voice.
Lekelező hangon beszélt.
He gave me a lofty look.
Gőgös pillantást vetett rám.
The man has a lofty manner.
I do not like her lofty attitude.
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this with 'tall' meaning; here it refers to personality, not physical height.
意味
Arrogantly superior in manner
コロケーション
lofty tone
|lofty manner
|lofty attitude
類義語
haughty (Strongly implies disdainful pride.)
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arrogant (Emphasizes an exaggerated sense of self-importance.)
対義語
humble (Opposite in attitude; not proud or arrogant.)
テーマ
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
定義
Acting as if you are better than other people.
Behaving in a way that shows you think you are more important than other people; haughty.
文法
辞書形
lofty
IPA
GB/lˈɔfti/
US/lˈɔfti/
音節・強勢
lofty （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (lofty)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: lofty
- Comparative: loftier
- Superlative: loftiest
関連語
表現
from a lofty height
1/fɹˈʌm ə lˈɔfti hˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
From a high position, literal or figurative
From a place that is high above, or acting as if you are more important than others.
例文
- She looked down at the crowd from a lofty height on the balcony.
- Critics accused him of judging others from a lofty height.
lofty ambitions
1/lˈɔfti æmbˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Very high or important goals
Big and important plans for success or improvement.
例文
- The young scientist had lofty ambitions to change the world.
- Despite his lofty ambitions, he remained humble and hardworking.
lofty ideals
1/lˈɔfti aɪdˈiəlz/
fixed phrase
Very high moral principles
Very good and important ideas about how people should live or act.
例文
- The movement was founded on lofty ideals of freedom and equality.
- Her speech was full of lofty ideals but lacked practical steps.