Aloft
/əˈlɔft/
High up in the air or above the ground, like a bird flying or a balloon floating.
Examples
- The colorful kite soared aloft in the bright blue sky, dancing playfully in the wind while my friends and I cheered from the ground.
- During our science class, we learned about how hot air balloons float aloft, using heated air to rise high above the trees and buildings.
- As the fireworks exploded aloft during the festival, the night sky lit up with brilliant colors, leaving everyone in awe of the spectacular display.
Synonyms
above
up
overhead
in the sky
elevated
high
Antonyms
below
down
on the ground
beneath
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