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adjective
having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.
Origin:
1495–1505
1495–1505
Related forms
high-mind·ed·ly, adverb
high-mind·ed·ness, noun
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| high-minded | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having or characterized by high moral principles |
| 2. | archaic arrogant; haughty |
| high-'mindedly | |
| —adv | |
| high-'mindedness | |
| —n | |
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