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1. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
   "a noble and lofty concept"
   - exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
    
2. Of imposing height; especially standing out above others
   "lofty mountains"
   - eminent, soaring, towering, prominant
    
3. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility
   "lofty ships"
   - gallant, majestic, proud

Derived forms: loftier, loftiest

See also: high, impressive, loftily, loftiness, noble

Encyclopedia: Lofty