adv
aloft
uh-LOFT
adv
1
Up in the air or sky; overhead, in a high place.
"The kite soared aloft in the summer breeze."
"The champions held the trophy aloft for the cameras."
How to Use Aloft
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUp high, in the air.
When to use it
Somewhat literary or formal; more common in writing than everyday speech.
Common pairings
hold aloft
soar aloft
Word Forms
more aloft comparative, most aloft superlative
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Etymology
From Old Norse á lopti, literally "in the sky/loft".