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Idealistic

Of or pertaining to idealists or their theories.

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Noble 84% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Noble 84% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Idealism 74% connected

The quality or state of being ideal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Idealism 74% connected

The quality or state of being ideal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pertains to 1

Idealism 66% connected

The quality or state of being ideal.

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Elevated 92% connected

of Elevate

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Exalted 92% connected

of Exalt

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Grand 92% connected

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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High-flown 92% connected

Elevated; proud.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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High-minded 92% connected

Proud; arrogant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ideal 92% connected

Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lofty 92% connected

Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Noble-minded 92% connected

Having a noble mind; honorable; magnanimous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rarefied 92% connected

of Rarefy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sublime 92% connected

Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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