a. [ Compar. Loftier superl. Loftiest. ] [ From Loft. ] 1. Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high. [ 1913 Webster ]
See lofty Lebanon his head advance. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty. [ 1913 Webster ]
The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity. Is. lvii. 15. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lofty and sour to them that loved him not. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme. Milton.
Syn. -- Tall; high; exalted; dignified; stately; majestic; sublime; proud; haughty. See Tall. [ 1913 Webster ]