“Lisey reminded him that the weather was supposed to be very hot, and that Scott's study, which was no longer air-conditioned, had reverted to its former loftish nature.”

“Barely anyone valued the river, preferring instead to live at lofty heights that kissed the clouds.”

“This national identity is defined by a conflict between a lofty image of the nation's majesty, and the bleakness of her past and uncertainty of the present.”

“He described himself as a poor homuncio, an insignificant insect, unworthy to approach such a lofty dignitary.”

“There is no honor higher than to be continuers of the glorious deeds of our ancestors, no duty loftier than to reliably protect the country.”

“Part of me wishes that I could be like some of the loftier commentators and get all morally indignant about this.”

“The final stage of post-conventional morality sees behavior and conscience as guided by loftier universal principles.”

“From one of these mountains rises the peak of Itambe, 5960 feet high, the loftiest elevation in Brazil.”

“The loftiest noses among the winemakers inhale the finest of scents from the tasting glass and proclaim another masterpiece.”

“From the loftiest endowed chair holder, hefty salary in pocket, to the newest assistant professor, everyone makes a contribution.”