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loftily


Meanings
  • adverb

    Used to describe a manner or tone that is haughty, proud, or condescending.


Variants
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loftier , loftiest , loftily , loftiness , loftinesses , lofty
Etymology
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Originally meant 'lifting up' or 'raising high'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'loftily' contains six letters.

  2. The first known use of 'loftily' in English was in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. arrogance: A feeling of self-importance or superiority that can be conveyed through the use of 'loftily'.


Culture
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In literature, 'loftily' has been used to convey arrogance or superiority in characters, such as in Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "loftily"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize lifting or raising something high to understand the origin of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feelings of superiority or haughtiness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lifting Others Feet To Inhabit Luxurious Lifestyles' to remember the meaning.


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