high-minded

[hahy-mahyn-did]

adjective

1. having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.

   Synonyms: scrupulous, idealistic, ethical, fair, honest, principled

high-minded

adjective

1. having or characterized by high moral principles

2. archaic,  arrogant; haughty

Other Word Forms

• high-mindedly adverb
• high-mindedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-minded¹

First recorded in 1495–1505

Synonym Study

See noble.

Related Words

• honest 
• noble 
• virtuous