Loftily

Pronunciation: /lɔftəli/

Definitions of loftily

adverb in a lofty manner; with a haughty air or tone

Example Sentences

A1 She walked loftily into the room, her head held high.

A2 The princess spoke loftily to the commoners, looking down on them from her balcony.

B1 The CEO loftily dismissed the concerns of the employees, believing he knew best.

B2 The professor spoke loftily about his research, confident in its groundbreaking nature.

C1 The artist loftily refused to compromise on their vision, despite pressure from critics.

C2 The politician loftily proclaimed their commitment to honesty and integrity, despite evidence to the contrary.

Examples of loftily in a Sentence

formal The professor spoke loftily about the importance of academic integrity.

informal She always talks loftily about her achievements, but we know the truth.

slang He strutted around loftily like he owned the place.

figurative The eagle soared loftily in the sky, symbolizing freedom and power.

Grammatical Forms of loftily

• past tense: lofted
• plural: loftilies
• comparative: more loftily
• superlative: most loftily
• present tense: loftily
• future tense: will loftily
• perfect tense: has loftily
• continuous tense: is loftily
• singular: loftily
• positive degree: loftily
• infinitive: to loftily
• gerund: loftily
• participle: loftily

Origin and Evolution of loftily

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loftily' originated from the Old English word 'loftlice' which means in a lofty manner or with great height.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'loftily' has continued to be used to describe something done in a grand or elevated manner, often with a sense of superiority or arrogance.