LOFTILY
loftily
(adverb) in a lofty manner; “she bore herself loftily”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
loftily (comparative more loftily, superlative most loftily)
In a lofty manner.
With affectation of grandness.
Source: Wiktionary
Loft"i*ly, adv. Etym: [From Lofty.]
Definition: In a lofty manner or position; haughtily.
LOFTY
Loft"y, a. [Compar. Loftier; superl. Loftiest.] Etym: [From Loft.]
1. Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high. See lofty Lebanon his head advance. Pope.
2. Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty. The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity. Is. lvii. 15. Lofty and sour to them that loved him not. Shak. Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme. Milton.
Syn.
– Tall; high; exalted; dignified; stately; majestic; sublime; proud; haughty. See Tall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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