1 literary (of things) of imposing height, towering, soaring (lofty heights).
2 consciously haughty, aloof, or dignified (lofty contempt).
3 exalted or noble; sublime (lofty ideals).
Derivatives:
loftily adv. loftiness n.
Etymology: ME f. LOFT as in aloft
Useful english dictionary. 2012.