Loftiness
noun
The quality of being high or tall.
The loftiness of the mountain impressed all the tourists.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of a mountain
- loftiness of a tower
noun
The quality of being superior, noble, or elevated in character.
The loftiness of his ideals inspired many people to join his cause.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of ideals
- loftiness of character
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Approving
noun
The quality of being grand or magnificent.
The loftiness of the palace was simply breathtaking.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of building
- loftiness of palace
noun
The quality of being high or tall.
The loftiness of the mountain impressed all the tourists.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of a mountain
- loftiness of a tower
noun
The quality of being superior, noble, or elevated in character.
The loftiness of his ideals inspired many people to join his cause.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of ideals
- loftiness of character
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The quality of being grand or magnificent.
The loftiness of the palace was simply breathtaking.

Often appears as...
- loftiness of building
- loftiness of palace
Definition 1 of 3

Physical Presence
Emphasizes the sheer size or scale of something, making it noticeable and impactful.

The artist captured the loftiness of the ancient redwoods in their painting.
Often Literal
Usually refers to actual, measurable height, rather than a metaphorical sense.

People visit the canyon to witness its unsurpassed loftiness.
Impressive Impact
Can imply that the height of an object gives it a dominating or commanding presence.

The loftiness of the skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Physical Presence
Emphasizes the sheer size or scale of something, making it noticeable and impactful.

The artist captured the loftiness of the ancient redwoods in their painting.
Often Literal
Usually refers to actual, measurable height, rather than a metaphorical sense.

People visit the canyon to witness its unsurpassed loftiness.
Impressive Impact
Can imply that the height of an object gives it a dominating or commanding presence.

The loftiness of the skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Physical Presence
Emphasizes the sheer size or scale of something, making it noticeable and impactful.

The artist captured the loftiness of the ancient redwoods in their painting.
Often Literal
Usually refers to actual, measurable height, rather than a metaphorical sense.

People visit the canyon to witness its unsurpassed loftiness.
Impressive Impact
Can imply that the height of an object gives it a dominating or commanding presence.

The loftiness of the skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Compare with
altitudeelevategrandeurheighthighmagnificencenoblessesublimitysuperioritytallness
Quote examples
Artur Davis
American Politician
We have a country to turn around. This week you will nominate the most experienced executive to seek the presidency in 60 years in Mitt Romney. He has no illusions about what makes America great, and he doesn't confuse the presidency with celebrity, or loftiness with leadership.

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Artur Davis
American Politician
This week you will nominate the most experienced executive to seek the presidency in 60 years in Mitt Romney. He has no illusions about what makes America great, and he doesn't confuse the presidency with celebrity, or loftiness with leadership.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their carriage; the greatest braggarts are generally the merest cowards.

Quote examples
Artur Davis
American Politician
We have a country to turn around. This week you will nominate the most experienced executive to seek the presidency in 60 years in Mitt Romney. He has no illusions about what makes America great, and he doesn't confuse the presidency with celebrity, or loftiness with leadership.

Quote examples
Artur Davis
American Politician
This week you will nominate the most experienced executive to seek the presidency in 60 years in Mitt Romney. He has no illusions about what makes America great, and he doesn't confuse the presidency with celebrity, or loftiness with leadership.

Quote examples
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their carriage; the greatest braggarts are generally the merest cowards.

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