高潔(こうけつ)

こうけつ
noun
noble; virtuous; integrity
1. noble; virtuous; having high moral integrity
Describes a person of high moral character who is upright, pure in conduct, and free from corruption. A literary and somewhat formal word.
高潔(こうけつ)な人柄(ひとがら)で知(し)られている。
Known for a noble character.
高潔(こうけつ)な精神(せいしん)を持(も)ち続(つづ)ける。
To maintain a virtuous spirit.
彼(かれ)は権力(けんりょく)の誘惑(ゆうわく)にも屈(くっ)せず、高潔(こうけつ)な生(い)き方(かた)を貫(つらぬ)いた。
He resisted the temptation of power and lived a life of integrity.

Composed of 高(こう) (high) and 潔(けつ) (clean/pure). Describes moral elevation and purity of character. This is a literary, somewhat formal word used to praise someone's unwavering moral standards.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 高潔(こうけつ)な人物(じんぶつ): a person of integrity
  • 高潔(こうけつ)な精神(せいしん): noble spirit
  • 高潔(こうけつ)な人格(じんかく): noble character/personality
  • 高潔(こうけつ)さ: nobility, virtuousness

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 清廉(せいれん): upright / incorruptible — focuses on being free from corruption, especially in public office
  • 高尚(こうしょう): lofty / refined — emphasizes refined tastes or elevated thinking, not necessarily moral purity
  • 潔白(けっぱく): innocent / blameless — focuses on being free from guilt or wrongdoing
  • 品格(ひんかく): dignity / grace — broader term for having refined character
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