1. hit or kicked (a ball) high into the air
Usage: sports
2. threw or propelled something upward in a high arc

1. having an upper floor or space, especially in a converted building

Examples

• The quarterback lofted the ball over the defenders.
• She lofted the tennis ball high over the net.
• He lofted the grenade over the wall.
• The golfer lofted his shot onto the green.
• They lived in a lofted apartment downtown.
• The lofted bedroom overlooked the main living area.
• The pitcher lofted a slow curveball.