loftily
Example Sentences
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The president - a wealthy businessman and former liberation struggle icon, once backed by Nelson Mandela to succeed him - loftily declared that he was innocent.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2022
When he talks of Napa farming, Mr. Beckstoffer speaks loftily, invoking paragons of American culture like skyscrapers and jazz.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2020
But on Tuesday night, the hopefuls demanded attention, lobbed accusations, tossed off memorable one-liners and loftily expounded on the virtues of America.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2019
He has raised expectations so loftily, even saying publicly that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for merely helping to bring the summit about.
From Slate ● May 17, 2018
“Callie Vee could help her cook,” Lamar said loftily.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
