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(adj) towering, eminent, soaring
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
an eminent peak; lofty mountains; the soaring spires of the cathedral; towering icebergs
(adj) gallant, majestic, proud
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
a gallant pageant; lofty ships; majestic cities; proud alpine peaks
(adj) elevated, exalted, idealistic, grand, high-flown, high-minded, rarefied, rarified, noble-minded, sublime
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
an exalted ideal; argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks; a noble and lofty concept; a grand purpose