1. ambitious, high-reaching, or idealistic aims or objectives that are difficult to achieve
The company has lofty goals to become the market leader within five years.
A empresa tem objetivos elevados de se tornar líder de mercado em cinco anos.
2. noble or idealistic aspirations that demonstrate high standards or principles
Her lofty goals included eradicating poverty in her community.
Seus objetivos elevados incluíam erradicar a pobreza em sua comunidade.