extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering

lofty mountains.

exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent.

elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.

arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner; haughty

to treat someone in a lofty manner.

Nautical . noting a rig of a sailing ship having extraordinarily high masts.

(of fabric or yarn) thick and resilient.

adjective

below , beneath , low , humble , modest , unobtrusive

adjective

aerial , airy , high-rise , lifted , raised , sky-high , skyscraping , skyward , soaring , spiring , tall , towering , arresting , benevolent , big , chivalrous , commanding , considerate , dignified , distinguished , elevated , exalted , generous , great , illustrious , imposing , magnanimous , majestic , noble , renowned , striking , sublime , superb , superior , utopian , visionary , ambitious , cavalier , condescending , disdainful , grandiose , haughty , high-minded , immodest , insolent , overbearing , patronizing , pretentious , proud , snooty , supercilious , eloquent , grand , high , high-flown , august , high-ranking , high-and-mighty , lordly , overweening , prideful , aery , altitudinous , arduous , arrogant , celestial , divine , eminent , epic , ethereal , grandiloquent , heavenly , magniloquent , mighty , olympian , pompous , spirituel , spirituelle , stately , steep , supernal , supreme