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lofty in German

lofty in German is hoch, luftig, ambitioniert — lofty means very tall or high.

lofty in German

hoch
adj
High, tall, having great height or stature.
luftig
adj
High, tall, having great height or stature.
ambitioniert
adj
Idealistic, implying over-optimism.
hochgesteckt
adj
Idealistic, implying over-optimism.
überheblich
adj
Extremely proud; arrogant; haughty.
hochmütig
adj
Extremely proud; arrogant; haughty.

What does "lofty" mean?

  1. adj Very tall or high.
    "The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling."
  2. adj Noble or idealistic, sometimes to the point of being unrealistic.
    "She had lofty ambitions of ending world hunger."
  3. adj Haughty or arrogant.
    "His lofty manner put people off straight away."

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.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lofty" in German?

"lofty" in German is hoch, luftig, ambitioniert. lofty means: Very tall or high.

How do you use "lofty" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling." In German, "lofty" is hoch, luftig, ambitioniert.

Are there other ways to say "lofty" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "lofty": hoch, luftig, ambitioniert, hochgesteckt, überheblich, hochmütig.

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