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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
- /ˈlɒf.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawf-tee, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-/
Definitions of loftiest word
- adjective loftiest extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains. 1
- adjective loftiest exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. 1
- adjective loftiest elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech. 1
- adjective loftiest arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty: to treat someone in a lofty manner. 1
- adjective loftiest Nautical. noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts. 1
- adjective loftiest (of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient. 1
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Origin of loftiest
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at loft, -y1
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Parts of speech for Loftiest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loftiest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
loftiest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loftiest
adj loftiest
- capital — Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- chief — The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it.
- crack — If something hard cracks, or if you crack it, it becomes slightly damaged, with lines appearing on its surface.
- crowning — the stage of labour when the infant's head is passing through the vaginal opening
- culminating — final; decisive
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