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- [hahy mahyn-did]
- /haɪ ˈmaɪn dɪd/
- /haɪ maɪnd/
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- [hahy mahyn-did]
- /haɪ ˈmaɪn dɪd/
Definitions of high-minded word
- adjective high-minded having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings. 1
- adjective high-minded morally principled 1
- adjective high-minded If you say that someone is high-minded, you think they have strong moral principles. 0
- adjective high-minded having or characterized by high moral principles 0
- adjective high-minded arrogant; haughty 0
- adjective high-minded haughty; proud; arrogant 0
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Origin of high-minded
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1495-1505
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for High-minded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-minded popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for high-minded
adj high-minded
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- chivalrous — A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women.
- conscientious — Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
Antonyms for high-minded
adj high-minded
- low-minded — having or showing a coarse or vulgar taste or interests.
noun high-minded
- littleness — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
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