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principled

[ prin-suh-puhld ]
/ ˈprɪn sə pəld /
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adjective

imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.

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Origin of principled

First recorded in 1635–45; principle + -ed3

OTHER WORDS FROM principled

mis·prin·ci·pled, adjectivenon·prin·ci·pled, adjectivewell-prin·ci·pled, adjective

Words nearby principled

principal value, principate, Príncipe, principium, principle, principled, principle of complementarity, principle of economy, principle of indifference, principle of least action, principle of mathematical induction
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Words related to principled

noble, virtuous, conscientious, honest, moral, equitable, honorable, humane, righteous, decent, moralistic, clean, correct, elevated, fair, fitting, good, just, kosher, proper

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British Dictionary definitions for principled

principled
/ (ˈprɪnsɪpəld) /

adjective

  1. having high moral principles
  2. (in combination)high-principled
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