Toplofty

adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Self-important, haughty.

    "[T]he butler had entered, bearing in a toplofty fashion a huge silver platter, upon which lay a superb salmon, beautifully cooked and garnished."

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condescendingaerialairyaltitudinousarrogantascending

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"[T]he butler had entered, bearing in a toplofty fashion a huge silver platter, upon which lay a superb salmon, beautifully cooked and garnished."

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