Pronunciation: /tɑp.lɒfti/

Definitions of toplofty

adjective an adjective that describes someone who is arrogant or haughty

Example Sentences

A1 The toplofty cat refused to play with the other kittens.

A2 She always acts so toplofty around her coworkers, as if she's better than them.

B1 The toplofty attitude of the manager made the employees feel unwelcome.

B2 Despite his toplofty demeanor, he was actually quite insecure.

C1 Her toplofty behavior at the party alienated many of the guests.

C2 The toplofty aristocrat looked down upon anyone he deemed inferior.

Examples of toplofty in a Sentence

formal The toplofty aristocrat looked down upon the commoners with disdain.

informal She always acts so toplofty, like she's better than everyone else.

slang Don't be so toplofty, nobody likes a snob.

figurative His toplofty attitude was like a barrier that kept others at a distance.

Grammatical Forms of toplofty

past tense

toploftied

plural

toplofties

comparative

more toplofty

superlative

most toplofty

present tense

toplofts

future tense

will toploft

perfect tense

have toplofted

continuous tense

is toplofting

singular

toplofty

positive degree

toplofty

infinitive

to toploft

gerund

toplofting

participle

toplofted

Origin and Evolution of toplofty

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'toplofty' originated from the combination of 'top' meaning highest or uppermost and 'lofty' meaning imposing height or grandeur.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone or something as being haughty or arrogant due to being in a high or superior position, the meaning of 'toplofty' has evolved to also include a sense of being pretentious or pompous.