The difference between Lofty and Vulgar

When used as adjectives, lofty means high, tall, having great height or stature, whereas vulgar means debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.

Vulgar is also noun with the meaning: a common, ordinary person.

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  1. Lofty as an adjective:

    high, tall, having great height or stature

  2. Lofty as an adjective:

    idealistic, implying over-optimism

    Examples:

    "a lofty goal"

  3. Lofty as an adjective:

    extremely proud; arrogant; haughty

  1. Vulgar as an adjective:

    Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.

  2. Vulgar as an adjective (classical sense):

    Having to do with ordinary, common people.

  1. Vulgar as a noun (classicism):

    A common, ordinary person.

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