high-minded
[ hahy-mahyn-did ]
adjective
having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.
Origin of high-minded
1First recorded in 1495–1505
synonym study For high-minded
See noble.
Other words for high-minded
Other words from high-minded
- high-mind·ed·ly, adverb
- high-mind·ed·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for high-minded
high-minded
adjective
having or characterized by high moral principles
archaic arrogant; haughty
Derived forms of high-minded
- high-mindedly, adverb
- high-mindedness, noun
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