What does "lofty" mean?

Lofty: 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.

Additional senses

  1. 2.Lofty and sour to them that loved him not. Shak. Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme. Milton. See Tall.

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