high-mindedly
- adverb
- /haɪˈmaɪndɪdli/
- Formal
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con nobleza
- Others protested, more high-mindedly, that only philistines thought of psychotherapeutic change as something that could be measured, as though one were studying ferns or rocks and not the infinite human mind.
Examples
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We talk high-mindedly about color-blindness, but stereotypes and broad prejudices about racial characteristics persist at all levels of society.
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She spoke high-mindedly about the importance of honesty and integrity in politics.
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They approached the issue high-mindedly, believing in the potential for positive change through education.
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He always acted high-mindedly, putting the needs of others before his own desires.
Synonyms
8
6.5
In a way that is morally correct
7
6.9
Act in a very careful and honest way that notices small details
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5.8
In a way that shows good moral behavior
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5.9
Acting honestly and fairly
How High-Minded
Surface Forms
Morphology
high-mindedly = high-minded (transparent) = high + mind + ed + ly
Formed regularly from the adjective 'high-minded' with the productive adverbial suffix '-ly'; the adjective itself is a clear combination of 'high' + '-minded'.
Etymology
High-mindedly comes from high ('above', as in 'high standards') and mind ('thought' or 'belief'), so it pictures someone guided by 'high' or noble ideas. So, to act high-mindedly is to behave from strong moral principles or ideals.