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English adverb: aloft

1. aloft at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship


SamplesClimbed aloft to unfurl the sail.

2. aloft upward


SamplesThe good news sent her spirits aloft.

3. aloft at or to great height; high up in or into the air


SamplesEagles were soaring aloft.
Dust is whirled aloft.

4. aloft in the higher atmosphere above the earth


SamplesWeather conditions aloft are fine.









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