high-mindedly

In lofty fashion

In a manner guided by noble principles or lofty ideals rather than practical concerns or self-interest.

The adverb often carries a hint of irony, suggesting the behavior may be impractical or self-righteous: She high-mindedly refused the bonus while her colleagues quietly cashed theirs.

ethical

principled

Having strong moral beliefs

honorably · conscientiously · scrupulously · uprightly · incorruptibly · nobly · justly · fairly · decently · dutifully

idealistic

altruistically

Acting for others' good

quixotically · aspirationally · philanthropically · chivalrously · magnanimously · benevolently · gallantly · sublimely · transcendently · unworldly

visionary

progressively

In increasing stages

transformatively · ambitiously · boldly · daringly · inspiringly · broad-mindedly · expansively

Opposites
moral elevation

high-mindedlyselfishly

In a self-centered manner

basely · ignobly · meanly · venally · greedily

idealism vs. pragmatism

high-mindedlypragmatically

In a practical manner

expediently · cynically · calculatingly · opportunistically · realistically

Family

high, mind, minded, highly, higher, highest, highness, minds, mindful

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