"lofty speech" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe a style of speaking that is grand, elevated, or high-minded. Example: The politician gave a campaign speech filled with lofty promises and inspiring rhetoric.
When the president decided to deliver a lofty speech about overhauling immigration laws in June 2010, even though there was no legislation on the table and the effort could hurt vulnerable Democrats, Mr. Emanuel objected.
In a lofty speech sprinkled with references to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, Mr. Spitzer promised a new humility and acknowledged that his administration had "allowed our passion to get the best of us".
In a characteristically expansive and lofty speech to the business and political leaders gathered at the annual World Economic Forum here, Mr. Sarkozy also called for a "revolution" in international regulation that would make labor, health and environmental standards as enforceable as trade rules.
In an expansive and lofty speech to the business and political leaders gathered here at the annual World Economic Forum, Mr. Sarkozy also called for a "revolution" in international regulation that would make labor, health and environmental standards as enforceable as trade rules.
A lofty speech by the President may inspire hope or trigger our justifiable skepticism.
Just cut all the problematic sections, and I think we've got another lofty speech under our belt.
He said he personally felt "this strong discontent with Europe, the Europe of the lofty speeches.
Many described it as political theater -- dark suits, cordial handshakes and lofty speeches -- offering little chance to end the conflict.
Despite such lofty speeches, the evidence is that since 2008 national income gaps have continued to widen.
THE leaders of the European Union like nothing better than giving lofty speeches about "solidarity", "unity" and the "historic obligation" to admit new members from the east.
Toronto Globe and Mail Nobody talks -- they are either emoting lofty speeches, quoting Caesar, pouring forth heartfelt sentiments, preaching Bible verses or praying.
