lofty in Dutch
lofty in Dutch is hoogstaand, ambitieus — lofty means very tall or high.
lofty in Dutch
hoogstaand
High, tall, having great height or stature.
ambitieus
Idealistic, implying over-optimism.
What does "lofty" mean?
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adj Very tall or high.
"The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling."
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adj Noble or idealistic, sometimes to the point of being unrealistic.
"She had lofty ambitions of ending world hunger."
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adj Haughty or arrogant.
"His lofty manner put people off straight away."
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lofty in a sentence
- The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling.
- They stood beneath the lofty peaks of the Alps.
- She had lofty ambitions of ending world hunger.
- His lofty manner put people off straight away.
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What is "lofty" in Dutch?
"lofty" in Dutch is hoogstaand, ambitieus. lofty means: Very tall or high.
How do you use "lofty" in a sentence?
Example: "The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling." In Dutch, "lofty" is hoogstaand, ambitieus.
Are there other ways to say "lofty" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "lofty": hoogstaand, ambitieus.
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