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    RARIFIED

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or styleplay

    Example:

    a grand purpose

    Synonyms:

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

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Having low densityplay

    Example:

    lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air

    Synonyms:

    rare; rarefied; rarified

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    thin (relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous)

     II. (verb) 

    Sense 1

    Past simple / past participle of the verb rarify

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