Associations to the word «Loftily»

Wiktionary

LOFTILY, adverb. In a lofty manner.
LOFTILY, adverb. With affectation of grandness.

Dictionary definition

LOFTILY, adverb. In a lofty manner; "she bore herself loftily".

Wise words

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