lofty

elevato, ambizioso, idealista

Che mira a qualcosa di molto nobile o ambizioso, talvolta troppo per essere realistico.

In inglese semplice: Aiming at something very good or great, sometimes too great to be realistic.

• She has lofty ambitions.
• Their lofty goal was to end hunger worldwide.
• His lofty promises proved difficult to keep.

Sinonimi: idealistic, ambitious, high-minded

Espressioni comuni: lofty goals, lofty ideals, lofty ambitions

alto, elevato

Che si trova molto in alto o si innalza molto dal suolo.

In inglese semplice: Very high or tall.

• The hall has a lofty ceiling.
• Snow covered the lofty mountain peaks.
• We rested beneath the lofty trees.

Sinonimi: high, tall, towering

Contrari: low

Espressioni comuni: lofty ceiling, lofty mountains, lofty tower

altezzoso, arrogante

Che si comporta come se fosse molto migliore o più importante degli altri.

In inglese semplice: Behaving as if you are much better or more important than other people.

• He answered in a lofty tone.
• Her lofty manner made the staff uncomfortable.
• They disliked his lofty dismissal of their concerns.

Sinonimi: arrogant, haughty, superior

Contrari: humble, modest

Espressioni comuni: lofty tone, lofty attitude, lofty manner