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HIGH-MINDEDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does high-mindedly mean?
• HIGH-MINDEDLY (adverb)
The adverb HIGH-MINDEDLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: HIGH-MINDEDLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a high-minded manner
Context example:
he talks high-mindedly, but we don't know whether he acts according to his principles
Pertainym:
high-minded (of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style)
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