LOFT'ILY, adv. from lofty.
1. On high in an elevated place.
2. Proudly haughtily.
They are corrupt and speak wickedly concerning oppression they speak loftily. Psalms 73 .
3. With elevation of language, diction or sentiment sublimely.
My lowly verse may loftily arise.
4. In an elevated attitude. A horse carries his head loftily.
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