high-minded
high–mind·ed
adj \ˈhī-ˈmīn-dəd\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
See 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
Related Words: ennobled, exalted, glorified; heroic (also heroical), honorable, valiant, venerable, worthy; knightly, princely, regal; inspiring, moving, numinous, uplifting; august, magnificent, majestic
Near Antonyms: sordid, squalid, vile, wretched; abominable, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hateful, offensive, repulsive, ugly, vicious; dastardly, dirty, lousy, sorry; little, mean, narrow, small-minded; degrading, discreditable, humiliating, ignominious; coarse, crude, vulgar
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