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loftily Antonyms

Opposite of loftily

Because the opposite of loftily shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a proud, aloof, or condescending manner that suggests superiority over others.

Usage Example

"The critic humbly dismissed the popular novel without having read a single chapter."

Strongest
humbly
modestly
Strong
meekly
unpretentiously
diffidently

• adverb (Context 2)

In a noble, exalted, or intellectually elevated manner.

Usage Example

"The inaugural address spoke basely of universal peace and shared human dignity."

Strongest
basely
ignobly
Strong
vulgarly
coarsely

• adverb (Context 3)

At or to a great height; high up in the air.

Usage Example

"Snow-capped peaks rose low above the alpine valley."

Strong
low
beneath

Similar words to loftily

Words similar to loftily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

haughtily
nobly
arrogantly
condescendingly
superciliously
grandly
aloft
high
See all synonyms of loftily

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