In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOFTY
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering
(adjective) of imposing height; especially standing out above others; “an eminent peak”; “lofty mountains”; “the soaring spires of the cathedral”; “towering icebergs”
gallant, lofty, majestic, proud
(adjective) having or displaying great dignity or nobility; “a gallant pageant”; “lofty ships”; “majestic cities”; “proud alpine peaks”
exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
(adjective) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; “an exalted ideal”; “argue in terms of high-flown ideals”- Oliver Franks; “a noble and lofty concept”; “a grand purpose”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lofty (comparative loftier, superlative loftiest)
high, tall, having great height or stature
idealistic, implying over-optimism
extremely proud; arrogant; haughty
• F. Harrison
Synonyms
• (having great height or stature): noble, honorable
Antonyms
• (having great height or stature): mean, ignoble
• (idealistic): familiar, vulgar
Etymology
Proper noun
Lofty
(informal) nickname for a tall (usually male) person
Source: Wiktionary
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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