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Definition of High-mindedly
1. Adverb. In a high-minded manner. "He talks high-mindedly, but we don't know whether he acts according to his principles"
Definition of High-mindedly
1. Adverb. In a high-minded manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of High-mindedly
Literary usage of High-mindedly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1890)
"In other words, our correspondent, in assuming that the spirit shown in Tess is "
high-mindedly human," is taking too much for granted, and simply begging ..."
2. State Socialism, Pro and Con: Official Documents and Other Authoritative by Laidler, Harry Wellington, 1884-, William English Walling (1917)
"... with the fact that the commission was composed of competent and conscientious
men, who acted high-mindedly and solely in the interests of the consumer. ..."
3. State Socialism, Pro and Con: Official Documents and Other Authoritative by William English Walling, Harry Wellington Laidler (1917)
"... Commission one is impressed with the fact that the commission was composed of
competent and conscientious men, who acted high-mindedly and solely ..."
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