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lofty

/ˈlɔːfti/
loft · y ˈlɔːft · i
English Definition
adj. very high and impressive
中文释义
高耸的，高尚的
Significado en Español
elevado, noble
한국어 뜻
높은, 고귀한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cao vời, cao thượng
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Example Sentence

She has lofty goals for her career.

她对自己的事业有远大的目标。

Synonyms
towering elevated grand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lofty”:

  1. A lowly
  2. B humble
  3. C towering
  4. D modest
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C — towering. “lofty” means adj. very high and impressive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ stone towers of the cathedral rose high above the whole city.

  1. A low
  2. B lofty
  3. C tiny
  4. D squat
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B — lofty. “lofty” means adj. very high and impressive

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Common questions about “lofty”

What does “lofty” mean?

lofty — adj. very high and impressive. In Chinese: 高耸的，高尚的.

How do you pronounce “lofty”?

lofty is pronounced /ˈlɔːfti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: loft · y.

How do you use “lofty” in a sentence?

She has lofty goals for her career. (她对自己的事业有远大的目标。)

What are synonyms for “lofty”?

towering, elevated, grand — all close in meaning to lofty (adj. very high and impressive).

Is “lofty” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lofty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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