1. Of superior moral, intellectual, or spiritual quality; rising above the ordinary or mundane
   "a noble and lofty concept";
   - exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, rarefied, rarified
    
2. Of imposing height; especially standing out above others
   "lofty mountains";
   - eminent, soaring, towering, prominent
    
3. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility
   "lofty ships";
   - gallant, majestic, proud

Derived forms: loftiest, loftier

See also: high, high-minded, idealistic, impressive, noble, noble-minded

Encyclopedia: Lofty