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lofty

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lofty in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
    "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
    exalted  elevated  sublime  grand  high-flown  high-minded  lofty  rarefied  rarified  idealistic  noble-minded 
  2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
    eminent  lofty  soaring  towering 
  3. having or displaying great dignity or nobility
    "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
    gallant  lofty  majestic  proud 
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