1. the quality of being high in position or elevation
2. the quality of being noble, elevated, or sublime in character or style
3. arrogant superiority or haughtiness

Examples

• The loftiness of the cathedral’s spire impressed all visitors.
• She admired the loftiness of his moral principles.
• The poet’s work was praised for its loftiness of expression.
• His loftiness made it difficult for others to approach him.
• The mountain’s loftiness was breathtaking against the sky.
• There was a certain loftiness in her manner that put people off.
• The loftiness of the ideals inspired the entire movement.