noble-minded
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of noble-minded
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The idea is regulations are often supported by a surprising alliance of noble-minded moralists and profit-driven cynics.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2019
As an interpreter, Mørk avoided the noble-minded protocol—the high-school-graduation tread—that is too common in Elgar.
From The New Yorker ● May 30, 2016
Peter Auty's José is initially defined as the noble-minded nice guy who is ostensibly different from the rest until, of course, we gradually become aware of the demons of instability and obsession that drive him.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 18, 2011
Angelenos still remember that even so noble-minded a salesman as Hoffman bought up wrecks of competing makes, regaled his customers with lurid tales about the fate of their hapless owners.
From Time Magazine Archive
"You are a noble-minded fellow, Harley; but it is not for me to talk of prohibiting or commanding here, where I am your superior in nothing——" "Again, my Lord!" said Philip, turning away.
From The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. by Agnes Strickland
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