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high-mind⋅ed

[hahy-mahyn-did]
–adjective
having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.

Origin:
1495–1505


high-mind⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
high-mind⋅ed⋅ness, noun


principled, honest, fair, ethical, idealistic, scrupulous. See noble.
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high-mind·ed   (hī'mīn'dĭd)
adj.  Characterized by elevated ideals or conduct; noble.
high'-mind'ed·ly adv., high'-mind'ed·ness n.
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