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- adjective
comparative form oflofty : morelofty
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Examples
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But how refreshing, and gratifying, to hear it treated in loftier fashion.
Muti and Chicago Rekindle the Flame David Mermelstein 2010
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He left for others that which some called a loftier ambition.
The Holy Cross and Other Tales Eugene Field 1872
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My preference, though, would be to recall loftier academic moments.
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Among the voices of the choir, was one whose expression immediately fixed her attention; it seemed to speak a loftier sentiment of devotion than the others, and to be modulated by the melancholy of an heart, that had long since taken leave of this world.
The Italian 2004
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The nearer we come, the loftier is the spouting water.
Voyage au centre de la terre. English Jules Verne 1866
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The greater the danger the loftier was his spirit; he reviewed his guard, and acquainted them with General Leclerc's imperious determination.
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It is unlikely that one passing by casually would even notice the little flower, and other flowers by comparison are "loftier," and they "are flaunting nigh."
Archive 2009-02-01 Rus Bowden 2009
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Large troops of gelada baboons roam through the park and graceful Walia Ibex lord over the loftier spots.
Ben Colclough: Walking on top of the world Ben Colclough 2011
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Large troops of gelada baboons roam through the park and graceful Walia Ibex lord over the loftier spots.
Ben Colclough: Walking on top of the world Ben Colclough 2011
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Cupcakes may be the of-the-moment dessert, but actress Anna Kendrick has loftier culinary pursuits.
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