崇高|すうこうsuukou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounlofty; sublime; noble
   その人ひとたちは崇高すうこうな心こころをもつべきだ。↗

   They should have a noble mind.
2. nounthe sublime (aesthetics)

• Synonym尊いとうといWrittenFor what is precious and worthy of respect, as in 「尊い命」; 崇高 stresses a lofty spiritual realm that inspires awe.
• Synonym高尚こうしょうWrittenRefers to refined, elevated taste, as in 「高尚な趣味」, sometimes ironically; 崇高 is more solemn.
• Synonym高潔こうけつWrittenDescribes noble, unsullied character and integrity; 崇高 stresses greatness of spirit.
• Synonym高貴こうきWrittenRefers to high rank or status; 崇高 is about greatness of spirit.
• Synonym荘厳そうごんWrittenSolemn and magnificent; said mostly of buildings and ceremonies, where 崇高 concerns the spirit.
• Synonym気高いけだかいWrittenDescribes a noble, pure bearing or character; 崇高 is about the greatness of ideals and spirit.
• Synonym高邁こうまいWrittenA written, formal word for lofty aspirations and ideals; close to 崇高, but used mostly of ideals.
• RelatedノーブルNeutralA neutral loanword for elegant, aristocratic quality — people's bearing or looks, also product names; 崇高 is more about the spirit.
• Antonym卑劣ひれつWrittenDespicable and underhanded; the direct opposite of 崇高.
• Antonym低俗ていぞくWrittenVulgar and lowbrow, as in 「低俗な番組」; the opposite of 崇高.
• Antonym下劣げれつWrittenBase and coarse in character; the opposite of 崇高.

Choose 「崇高」 for ideals or a spirit so lofty it inspires awe, as in 「崇高な理念」. For refined taste say 「高尚」, for a noble bearing 「気高い」, for precious, revered things 「尊い」, and for the solemn grandeur of buildings or rites 「荘厳」. The opposites are 「卑劣」 and 「下劣」.

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1. 気高けだかいこと。尊厳そんげんなこと。
2. 気高けだかいさま。