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high–minded
adjective high–mind·ed \ˈhī-ˈmīn-dəd\
: having or showing intelligence and a strong moral character
Full Definition of HIGH-MINDED
: marked by elevated principles and feelings; also : pretentious <too high–minded to read any fiction — Alfred Kazin>
— high–mind·ed·ly adverb
— high–mind·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of HIGH-MINDED
1556
Related to HIGH-MINDED
- Synonyms
- big, chivalrous, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, natural, sublime
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