Ingles

lofty

gb/lˈɔfti/ us/lˈɔfti/
B1 Ingles
~ 2800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective B1 property
1

Very tall or high

Very tall or high above the ground.

Padron ng paggamit: a lofty [mountain/building/ceiling]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lofty' with 'loose' due to similar spelling, but they are unrelated in meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
tall (A general term for having greater height than average; less formal or grand than 'lofty'.) | high (Describes something positioned far above the ground, without the connotation of grandeur.)
Mga kasalungat
low (Opposite in vertical position; close to the ground.)
Mga kolokasyon
lofty mountain |lofty ceiling |lofty peak |lofty tower
Mga tema
nature |architecture |space |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The hikers admired the lofty peaks in the distance.
  • A lofty tower stood at the center of the old city.
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The mountain is very lofty.
  • That church has a lofty ceiling.
  • We saw a lofty tower from the road.
  • The house is on a lofty hill.
adjective B2 property
2

Of high moral or intellectual quality

Having very good and important ideas or goals.

Padron ng paggamit: lofty [goal/ideal/principle]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use 'lofty' to mean 'expensive' by mistake; it refers to moral or intellectual height, not cost.
Mga kasingkahulugan
noble (Emphasizes dignity and moral virtue.) | elevated (Suggests a high intellectual or moral level, often formal.)
Mga kasalungat
base (Morally low or dishonorable.)
Mga kolokasyon
lofty ideals |lofty goals |lofty principles |lofty ambitions
Mga tema
values |society |education |emotions |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She devoted her life to the lofty ideal of equality for all.
  • The charity's lofty goals inspired many volunteers.
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He has lofty goals for his company.
  • They work for a lofty cause.
  • Her lofty ideas are about helping people.
  • Lofty dreams can be hard to reach.
adjective B2 property
3

Arrogantly superior in manner

Acting as if you are better than other people.

Padron ng paggamit: a lofty [tone/manner/attitude]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse this with 'tall' meaning; here it refers to personality, not physical height.
Mga kasingkahulugan
haughty (Strongly implies disdainful pride.) | arrogant (Emphasizes an exaggerated sense of self-importance.)
Mga kasalungat
humble (Opposite in attitude; not proud or arrogant.)
Mga kolokasyon
lofty tone |lofty manner |lofty attitude
Mga tema
emotions |personality |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • He dismissed our concerns with a lofty wave of his hand.
  • Her lofty tone made it clear she didn’t value our opinions.
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She spoke in a lofty voice.
  • He gave me a lofty look.
  • The man has a lofty manner.
  • I do not like her lofty attitude.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
lofty
IPA
GB/lˈɔfti/
US/lˈɔfti/
Mga pantig at diin
lofty (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (lofty)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: lofty
  • Comparative: loftier
  • Superlative: loftiest
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
loftier adjective loftiest adjective
Core family
loftily adverb loftiness noun
Related words
loft noun aloft adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
low adjective A1 lowly adjective B2
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The movement was founded on lofty ideals of freedom and equality.
  • Her speech was full of lofty ideals but lacked practical steps.

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