Antonyms for loftiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lawf-tee, lof-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-


Definition of loftiness

Origin :
  • "exalted, of high rank," early 15c.; also "with a high purpose," from loft + -y (2). From early 14c. as a surname. Literal sense of "high" is attested from 1580s. Related: Loftily; loftiness.
  • noun arrogance
Example sentences :
  • What manner of man was he to train a youth to loftiness and honour?
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He had the aspect of a Fleming, but the loftiness of a Spaniard.
  • Extract from : « The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index » by Various
  • Even when the collection was taken up they maintained their loftiness of poise.
  • Extract from : « St. Cuthbert's » by Robert E. Knowles
  • Without poetry, there is no loftiness in friendship, no devotedness in love.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 443 » by Various
  • Behind and above there was no loftiness of ideality or of veneration.
  • Extract from : « The Bishop of Cottontown » by John Trotwood Moore
  • His integrity was republican—his loftiness of spirit was patrician.
  • Extract from : « Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • They were all very much surprised at the loftiness of some of the chimneys.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Scotland » by Jacob Abbott
  • The loftiness of Israel's privilege involved the utterness of her ruin.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible » by F. W. Farrar
  • The word “will” points to the loftiness of the aspiration and to the earnestness of the effort.
  • Extract from : « Sermons » by Clement Bailhache
  • Couple with this incessancy of action the loftiness and ardour of his aspirations.
  • Extract from : « Sermons » by Clement Bailhache

Synonyms for loftiness

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