aloft

[uh-lawft, uh-loft]

adverb

1. high up; far above the ground.

2. Nautical.

   1. on the masts; in the rigging; overhead.

   2. (on a square-rigged sailing ship) in the upper rigging, specifically, on or above the lower yards (alow ).

3. in or into the air.

preposition

1. on or at the top of.

   flags flying aloft the castle.

aloft

/ əˈlɒft /

adverb

1. in or into a high or higher place; up above

2. nautical in or into the rigging of a vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloft¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English o loft, from Old Norse ā lopt “in the air”; equivalent to a- ¹ + loft

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloft¹

C12: from Old Norse ā lopt in the air; see _lift ¹ , _loft

Example Sentences

After the final whistle three years on, Aldcroft was holding aloft the World Cup in triumph.

From BBC

Drivers and cyclists held their phones aloft trying their best to capture the scene.

From BBC

Her resultant style, of both dress and music, is edging and transcendent, aloft and full of momentum.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Euro 2022 final, she scored the winning goal before celebrating by twirling her shirt aloft with sports bra on display.

From BBC

Adding: "Overall a very silly movie - though it's keeping the superhero genre aloft."

From BBC