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loftily

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

To a great height.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adv

Meaning 2

With affectation of grandness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a lofty manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she bore herself loftily

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English lofty Middle English -ly English -ly English loftily From lofty + -ly.