high-minded

[ hahy-mahyn-did ]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: scrupulous, idealistic, ethical, fair, honest, principled

high-minded

adjective

1. having or characterized by high moral principles
2. archaic.
   arrogant; haughty

Derived Forms

• ˌhigh-ˈmindedly, adverb
• ˌhigh-ˈmindedness, noun

Other Words From

• high-minded·ly adverb
• high-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-minded¹

First recorded in 1495–1505

Synonym Study

See noble.

Related Words

• honest
• noble
• virtuous