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NOBLE-MINDED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does noble-minded mean?
• NOBLE-MINDED (adjective)
The adjective NOBLE-MINDED has 1 sense:
1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Familiarity information: NOBLE-MINDED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Synonyms:
elevated; exalted; grand; high-flown; high-minded; idealistic; lofty; noble-minded; rarefied; rarified; sublime
Context example:
a grand purpose
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
Derivation:
noble-mindedness (elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued)
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