lofty
intermediateB2/ˈlɔːfti/ · lof-ty
of great height; tall and imposing.
Meanings
of great height; tall and imposing.
بہت بلند؛ اونچا اور متاثر کن۔
بلند
buland
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lofty ideals
- lofty ambitions
- lofty mountains
Example Sentences
The lofty mountains were covered with snow.
بلند پہاڑ برف سے ڈھکے ہوئے تھے۔
Buland pahaar baraf se dhakay hue the.
She held lofty ambitions for her career.
اس نے اپنے کیریئر کے لیے عالی آرزوئیں رکھی تھیں۔
Us ne apne career ke liye aali arzuwain rakhi thi.
His lofty demeanor impressed everyone in the room.
اس کا بلند رویہ کمرے میں سب پر اثر انداز ہوا۔
Us ka buland rawaya kamray mein sab par asar andaaz hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'lofty' mountain that rises far above the others.
Picture a tall mountain peak touching the sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں بلندیاں حاصل کرتے ہیں، / خوابوں کی بلندیوں کا سفر کرتے ہیں۔
Ishq mein bulandiyan hasil karte hain, / Khwabon ki bulandiyon ka safar karte hain.
In love, we achieve heights, / We travel the heights of dreams.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بلند عزم بلند مقام دیتی ہے۔
Buland azm buland maqam deti hai.
A lofty resolve gives a high status.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "lofty" — having height or elevation
First known use: 15th century
The word 'lofty' originated from Middle English and has roots in Old Norse. It evolved to describe physical height and metaphorically to refer to elevated ideals or aspirations.