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lofty

/ˈlɑfti/

The word "lofty" can be used both positively and negatively depending on the context. When describing goals or spirits, it is usually a compliment meaning noble or ambitious. However, when describing a person's behavior or attitude, it often means they are being arrogant or acting as if they are better than others.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Leo is in class while Ryan is at home on his PC.
Leo

My English teacher has such lofty goals for this essay. It's actually wild.

Leo
Ryan
Ryan

Damn that's crazy. Just wing it.

💡
Leo uses 'lofty' to describe the overly ambitious expectations of his teacher. Ryan responds with a generic, low-effort phrase ('damn that's crazy') and suggests 'winging it' (an idiom meaning to improvise without preparation), highlighting his oblivious and casual personality.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Of imposing height; towering.

"The hikers gazed up at the lofty peaks of the Himalayas."

adjective

Noble, exalted, or elevated in character, spirit, or ambition.

"She set lofty goals for her career in international diplomacy."

adjective

Haughty, arrogant, or acting superior to others.

"His lofty manner of speaking alienated many of his colleagues."

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