adj. loft·i·er, loft·i·est 1. Of imposing height. 2. Elevated in character; exalted. 3. Affecting grandness; pompous. 4. Arrogant; haughty. [Middle English, noble, from loft, upstairs room, sky; see LOFT.] lofti·ly adv. lofti·ness n. |
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