adjective
- Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas.
- synonyms: ideal
- Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style.
- usage: "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose"
- synonyms: exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, noble-minded
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