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Webster 1913 Edition


Loftily

Loft′i-ly

,
adv.
[From
Lofty
.]
In a lofty manner or position; haughtily.

Webster 1828 Edition


Loftily

LOFT'ILY

,
adv.
[from lofty.]
1.
On high; in an elevated place.
2.
Proudly; haughtily.
They are corrupt and speak wickedly concerning oppression; they speak loftily. Ps. 73.
3.
With elevation of language, diction or sentiment; sublimely.
My lowly verse may loftily arise.
4.
In an elevated attitude. A horse carries his head loftily.

Definition 2024


loftily

loftily

English

Adverb

loftily (comparative more loftily, superlative most loftily)

  1. In a lofty manner.
  2. With affectation of grandness.