of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

[ Syn: ideal ]

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; an exalted ideal; argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks; a noble and lofty concept; a grand purpose

[ Syn: exalted , elevated , sublime , grand , high-flown , high-minded , lofty , rarefied , rarified , noble-minded ]