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high-minded

American  
[hahy-mahyn-did] / ˈhaɪˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

  1. having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.

    Synonyms:
    scrupulous, idealistic, ethical, fair, honest, principled
high-minded British  

adjective

  1. having or characterized by high moral principles

  2. archaic arrogant; haughty

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Related Words

See noble.

Other Word Forms

  • high-mindedly adverb
  • high-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of high-minded

First recorded in 1495–1505

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