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adjective high-mind·ed \ ˈhī-ˈmīn-dəd \

Definition of high-minded

:marked by elevated principles and feelings; also :pretentious

too high-minded to read any fiction
—Alfred Kazin

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high-mindedly

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high-mindedness

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First Known Use of high-minded

1556

high-minded Synonyms

Synonyms

big, chivalrous, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, natural, sublime

Antonyms

base, debased, degenerate, degraded, ignoble, low

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

HIGH-MINDED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of high-minded for English Language Learners

: having or showing intelligence and a strong moral character

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