What are some opposite words for lofty?

Antonyms for lofty
ˈlɔf ti, ˈlɒf-lofty

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English Synonyms and Antonyms3.0 / 1 vote

  1. lofty

    Deep, while an antonym of high in usage, may apply to the very same distance simply measured in an opposite direction, high applying to vertical distance measured from below upward, and deep to vertical distance measured from above downward; as, a deep valley nestling between high mountains. High is a relative term signifying greatly raised above any object, base, or surface, in comparison with what is usual, or with some standard; a table is high if it exceeds thirty inches; a hill is not high at a hundred feet. That is tall whose height is greatly in excess of its breadth or diameter, and whose actual height is great for an object of its kind; as, a tall tree; a tall man; tall grass. That is lofty which is imposing or majestic in height; we term a spire tall with reference to its altitude, or lofty with reference to its majestic appearance. That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory. In the figurative sense, elevated is less than eminent, and this less than exalted; we speak of high, lofty, or elevated thoughts, aims, etc., in the good sense, but sometimes of high feelings, looks, words, etc., in the invidious sense of haughty or arrogant. A high ambition may be merely selfish; a lofty ambition is worthy and noble. Towering, in the literal sense compares with lofty and majestic; but in the figurative sense, its use is almost always invidious; as, a towering passion; a towering ambition disregards and crushes all opposing considerations, however rational, lovely, or holy. Compare STEEP.

    Antonyms:
    base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted

    Synonyms:
    elevated, eminent, exalted, high, noble, proud, steep, tall, towering, uplifted

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. lofty

    Antonyms:
    depressed, low, stunted, undignified, ordinary, unstately, mean, unimposing, unassuming, affable

    Synonyms:
    elevated, towering, high, dignified, eminent, stately, haughty, majestic, airy, tall

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 2 votes

  1. exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedadjective

    of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

    "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"

    Antonyms:
    low, ignoble, unimpressive

    Synonyms:
    gilded, marvelous, proud, opulent, empyrean, heroic, rattling(a), majestic, deluxe, elevated, wondrous, imposing, raised(a), rarified, noble-minded, eminent, empyreal, lordly, gallant, wonderful, grand, marvellous, ideal, high-sounding, tremendous, distinguished, luxurious, idealistic, fantastic, inflated, exalted, reverend, rare, princely, rarefied, sumptuous, high-minded, august, terrific, high-flown, magisterial, towering, howling(a), expansive, soaring, sublime

  2. eminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective

    of imposing height; especially standing out above others

    "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"

    Antonyms:
    low, ignoble, unimpressive

    Synonyms:
    noble-minded, sublime, high, proud, eminent, majestic, rarefied, exalted, gallant, elevated, idealistic, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, rarified, high-minded

  3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proudadjective

    having or displaying great dignity or nobility

    "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"

    Antonyms:
    ignoble, low, unimpressive

    Synonyms:
    noble-minded, sublime, rarified, high-minded, proud, knightly, eminent, majestic, rarefied, regal, dashing, chivalrous, elevated, idealistic, gallant, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, olympian, purple, royal, imperial, exalted

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. loftyadjective

    Synonyms:
    tall, towering

How to use lofty in a sentence?

  1. Thornton:

    Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day.

  2. Peter Tuz:

    I think the stock market is still the place to be, even though valuations are lofty, the fundamentals are good, most companies are having excellent quarters and the outlook is pretty good.

  3. James Allen:

    Dream lofty dreams, as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you one day shall be: your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.

  4. Doug Goehring:

    These were lofty goals, but things have changed a bit and we've got to take that into consideration, we're probably going to have to extend the deadline.

  5. Johathan Edwards:

    There is no leveler like Christianity, but it levels by lifting all who receive it to the lofty table-land of a true character and of undying hope both for this world and the next.

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Words popularity by usage frequency

rankingword
#402low
#746short
#988base
#1008mean
#1543deep
#4690ordinary
#12913depressed
#15200inferior
#22311degraded
#26035lofty
#57694stunted
#61086unassuming
#77365affable
#78026dwarfed
#88290unimpressive
#99196ignoble
#122439undignified

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