Loftily definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary LOFT'ILY, adv. [from lofty ... 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. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adv 1: in a lofty manner; "she bore herself loftily" Merriam Webster's adverb see lofty Webster's 1913 Dictionary Loftily Loft"i*ly, adv. [From Lofty.] In a lofty ...