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Definitions for high-minded
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Princeton's WordNet
exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedadjective
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
"an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
Wiktionary
high-mindedadjective
Given to idealism.
high-mindedadjective
Refined, cultured, particularly civilized.
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high-minded
High-minded refers to having, showing, or characterized by noble or lofty principles, ideals, or aspirations. It implies a sense of moral superiority, deep intellectualism, and strong integrity. High-minded individuals often hold themselves to high standards of behavior and thought, and their actions are typically guided by ethics and values.
Webster Dictionary
High-mindedadjective
proud; arrogant
High-mindedadjective
having, or characterized by, honorable pride; of or pertaining to elevated principles and feelings; magnanimous; -- opposed to mean
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of high-minded in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of high-minded in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of high-minded in a Sentence
I would keep it high minded on the law. I would be aggressive about that the( Democrats') facts don't support( their case), they have cherry-picked witnesses. If I could find spots where the witnesses said one thing, but they meant another, I would do that. I wouldn't spend 24 hours. I wouldn't get personal with the Bidens.
The high minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.
The wise determine from the gravity of the case the irritable, from sensibility to oppression the high minded, from disdain and indignation at abusive power in unworthy hands.
You used high-minded language, Im just gonna say it like it is. That was a s---show, were on cable, we can say that, apologies for being a little bit crude, but that is really the phrase that Im getting from people on both sides of the aisle on texts and its the only phrase that I can think of to really describe it. And I couldnt agree with you more, Jake.
The attribute most noble of the hand Is readiness in giving; of the head, Bending before a teacher; of the mouth, Veracious speaking; of a victor?s arms, Undaunted valour; of the inner heart, Pureness the most unsullied; of the ears, Delight in hearing and receiving truth?These are adornments of high-minded men, Better than all the majesty of Empire.
Translations for high-minded
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- благороденBulgarian
- inntinneachScottish Gaelic
- ard-chreeoil, mooar-aggindagh, ard-aignagh, ard-aggindaghManx
- magnanimoItalian
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