of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; an exalted ideal; argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks; a noble and lofty concept; a grand purpose
[ Syn: exalted , elevated , sublime , grand , high-flown , high-minded , rarefied , rarified , idealistic , noble-minded ]
of imposing height; especially standing out above others; an eminent peak; lofty mountains; the soaring spires of the cathedral; towering icebergs
having or displaying great dignity or nobility; a gallant pageant; lofty ships; majestic cities; proud alpine peaks