1. (

• ideal ,
• idealistic

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

2. (

• exalted ,
• elevated ,
• sublime ,
• grand ,
• high-flown ,
• high-minded ,
• lofty ,
• rarefied ,
• rarified ,
• idealistic ,
• noble-minded

) 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" ;