Aloft/əˈlɔːft/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Airborne Activity Use 'aloft' for things flying or suspended in the air, like kites or clouds. The kites were kept aloft by a strong breeze. Pro Tip 2/3Not for People 'Aloft' is rarely used for people unless they're in flight, like pilots or astronauts. The pilot climbed into the cockpit and soon was aloft. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use Sometimes, 'aloft' can be used metaphorically to describe high spirits or hopes. Her spirits soared aloft after receiving the good news.