lofty

[/ˈlɔːfti/]

adjective

elevado

1. of great height; very tall

The lofty mountains dominated the landscape.

As montanhas elevadas dominavam a paisagem.

2. noble, dignified, or exalted in character or style

She has lofty ideals about social justice.

Ela tem ideais elevados sobre justiça social.

3. haughty or aloof in manner; arrogant

He spoke in a lofty tone that annoyed everyone.

Ele falava em tom altivo que irritava todos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

elevado; altivo

commonly used for both physical height and figurative nobility

Rio de Janeiro

elevado; altaneiro

altaneiro emphasizes arrogance more strongly

São Paulo

elevado; nobre

nobre preferred for abstract or philosophical contexts

Portugal

elevado; altivo

altivo commonly used for arrogant demeanor

lofty ambitions - ambições elevadas

lofty ideals - ideais nobres

reach lofty heights - atingir alturas elevadas

have one's head in the lofty clouds - ter a cabeça nas nuvens

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