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lofty

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore L words

elevated in character, ideals, or position; sometimes arrogantly superior

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Lofty in a sentence

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The charity set lofty goals, vowing to eliminate childhood hunger across the entire region within a decade.

Synonyms
nobleexaltedelevatedgrandiose
Antonyms
lowlyhumblebase

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Lofty (adjective) means elevated in character, ideals, or position; sometimes arrogantly superior
Here is lofty used in an example sentence: "The charity set lofty goals, vowing to eliminate childhood hunger across the entire region within a decade."
Common synonyms for lofty include noble, exalted, elevated, grandiose.
Antonyms of lofty include lowly, humble, base.
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