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lofty in Latin

lofty in Latin is excelsus, celsus — lofty means very tall or high.

lofty in Latin

excelsus
adj
High, tall, having great height or stature.
celsus
adj
High, tall, having great height or stature.

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."
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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 Latin?

"lofty" in Latin is excelsus, celsus. lofty means: Very tall or high.

How do you use "lofty" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral has a lofty vaulted ceiling." In Latin, "lofty" is excelsus, celsus.

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

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "lofty": excelsus, celsus.

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