lofty

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Now, now, you needn't hesitate at taking what I call a lofty salary, for it always was my way to pay down handsome.

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  1. adjective Of imposing height.
  2. adjective Elevated in character; exalted.
  3. adjective Affecting grandness; pompous.

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  1. Middle English, noble, from loft, upstairs room, sky; see loft.

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  1. from loft + -y. Cf. German lüftig, aërial.
 

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/ˈlɔfti/
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