Lofty and Rude

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Lofty adjective - Very dignified in form, tone, or style.

Usage example: the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony

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Rude is an antonym for lofty.

Nearby Words: loftiness, loft, lofted, loftily

Rude adjective - Hastily or roughly constructed.

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Lofty is an antonym for rude.

Nearby Words: rudeness, rudely

The first one is rude and stupid (as well as abhorrent), the last one is lofty, arrogant and boring.

Source: Literature / Thumbelina 1835

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