Lofty | Mean of lofty in English Dictionary

/ˈlɑːfti/

• rising to a great height
1. lofty redwood trees
2. lofty buildings
• very high and good
1. He set lofty goals for himself as a teacher.
2. lofty ideals/standards
• showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people
1. The professor spoke with a lofty [=haughty] air.
2. She showed a lofty disregard for their objections.