Loftish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to, or characteristic of air, the atmosphere, or great heights; lofty.
"Don't look low for great thoughts and loftish ideas."
2
Of or characteristic of a loft (an upper room or flat).
"Lisey reminded him that the weather was supposed to be very hot, and that Scott's study, which was no longer air-conditioned, had reverted to its former loftish nature."
3
Of or indicative of a loft style; artistic.
"'The look of a Rauschenberg', according to screenwriter Paul Schrader, was also the desired effect for the bloody denouement of Taxi Driver. A mural by Paul reprising his 'car dump' theme gave Rehearsals an arty, urban, loftish atmosphere, [...]"

Example

"Don't look low for great thoughts and loftish ideas."

Etymology

From loft + -ish.

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