Noble or worthy. Obsolete.

= heroic, adj. 1a.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine; characterized by heroism; brave, courageous… Of an action, quality, etc.

Of superior quality, status, or character; having or characterized by high aspirations; elevated, aimed high. Now rare.

Of immaterial things, esp. emotions or feelings: elevated, refined. Cf. the finer feelings at phrases 2.

(un-, prefix1 affix 1.)

Of feelings, powers, sentiments, states of the mind. Elevated, lofty in character; sublime, noble. Cf. exaltation, n. 2d 2e.

Of a person: having or displaying high moral qualities or ideals; of a great or lofty character; free from pettiness or meanness, magnanimous. In…

Relating to or concerned with the human spirit or soul; characterized by or demonstrating concern for spiritual as opposed to physical or material…

Lifted up, moved to a higher position. Also figurative: elevated, exalted.

Chiefly U.S. Expressing elevated sentiments; having a high moral tone; high-principled. Also: having dignified or superior manners; refined…

In figurative and immaterial applications. Exalted in dignity, rank, character, or quality. Of expectations, aims, desires: Directed to high objects.

Made ethereal; esp. refined, exalted, spiritualized.

Having lofty aims or purpose.

(un-, prefix1 affix 1.)

Originally and chiefly U.S. colloquial. High-class, superior; = high-toned, adj. 2.