Loftily
adverb
In a way that seems superior, proud or arrogant.
He dismissed her concerns loftily.
Often appears as...
- dismiss something loftily
- speak loftily
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
At a height, in the air or sky.
The birds circled loftily overhead.
Often appears as...
- fly loftily
- circle loftily
adverb
In a way that seems superior, proud or arrogant.
He dismissed her concerns loftily.
Often appears as...
- dismiss something loftily
- speak loftily
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
At a height, in the air or sky.
The birds circled loftily overhead.
Often appears as...
- fly loftily
- circle loftily
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Rudeness
Using 'loftily' can imply you think you're better than others, which might be rude.
She loftily claimed that no one else could match her expertise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, speaking loftily may be seen as disrespectful, especially to elders or authorities.
In the meeting, his loftily expressed opinions were not well received.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Best used among friends or in informal settings where it's clear you're joking.
He spoke about his cooking skills loftily, eliciting laughter from friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Rudeness
Using 'loftily' can imply you think you're better than others, which might be rude.
She loftily claimed that no one else could match her expertise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, speaking loftily may be seen as disrespectful, especially to elders or authorities.
In the meeting, his loftily expressed opinions were not well received.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Best used among friends or in informal settings where it's clear you're joking.
He spoke about his cooking skills loftily, eliciting laughter from friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Rudeness
Using 'loftily' can imply you think you're better than others, which might be rude.
She loftily claimed that no one else could match her expertise.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, speaking loftily may be seen as disrespectful, especially to elders or authorities.
In the meeting, his loftily expressed opinions were not well received.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Best used among friends or in informal settings where it's clear you're joking.
He spoke about his cooking skills loftily, eliciting laughter from friends.
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Quote examples
Ed Davey
British Politician
For me, the most ironic aspect of the Brexit debate has been right-wing Brexiteers speaking loftily about parliamentary sovereignty, when they have never backed MPs having a fuller involvement in how our country is run.
Quote examples
Ed Davey
British Politician
For me, the most ironic aspect of the Brexit debate has been right-wing Brexiteers speaking loftily about parliamentary sovereignty, when they have never backed MPs having a fuller involvement in how our country is run.
Example 1 of 1
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