Meanings of best meaning in English

You've found out the best meaning of Christmas giving, haven't you, dear?

He was a great monistic philosopher, in the best meaning of the word.

In its treatment it is a typical old master, in the best meaning of the term.

Yes, restoring the word to its best meaning.

Our heroine was a woman in the best meaning of that endearing, and, we might add, comprehensive word.

There is a use of the word "thrift" that may help us to realize its best meaning.

You always mean the very best meaning in the world; but you are not up to half of papa's tricks yet.

In fact, Adam is often a bore, and at times he proves himself no gentleman in the highest and best meaning of the word.

Manners in their best meaning, as a part of civilization, are closely connected at many different points, with the character and morals of a nation.

He says that Mr. Mordacks takes all the best meanings of a mutton-sheep every other day to Burlington.