high-minded

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hī′mīn′did)

ˈhigh-ˈmind•ed, adj.

having or showing high or strict moral principles or feelings.

high--mind•ed•ly, adv.
high--mind•ed•ness, n. [uncountable]

high-mind•ed (hī′mīn′did),USA pronunciation adj.

having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.

1495–1505

high′-mind′ed•ly, adv.
high′-mind′ed•ness, n.

noble.

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high-minded adj

having or characterized by high moral principles
archaic arrogant; haughty

ˌhigh-ˈmindedness n

'high-minded' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

above - generous - magnanimous - noble - straight arrow

Synonyms: decent, honest, idealistic, lofty, principled, more...

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