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rarefied
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rarefied in WordNet English dictionary
adjective
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"
exalted
elevated
sublime
grand
high-flown
high-minded
lofty
rarefied
rarified
idealistic
noble-minded
having low density
"rare gasses"; "lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air"
rare
rarefied
rarified
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