loftily

adverb (no change)

«loftily» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Loftily means in a proud, grand way, as if you think you are better than others. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a bird or person who holds the head high and acts as if superior.

Examples

He held his head up loftily. tree →
The cat walked loftily past the dog. tree →
She answered loftily, as if she knew best. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means proudly. It is used both of wicked people and, in Job, of God's high power.

Interpretation. The psalm warns against the proud, while Elihu praises God's greatness. Tradition teaches that pride belongs only to God, and people should be humble.

Examples

Behold, God doeth loftily in His power; who is a teacher like Him? (Writings JOB.36.22, JPS 1917) tree →
They gush out, they speak arrogancy; all the workers of iniquity bear themselves loftily. (Writings PSA.94.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «loftily» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«loftily» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «loftily» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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