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   no·ble

   /ˈnōb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic: "the Duchess of Kent and other noble ladies" Similar aristocraticnoble-bornof noble birthtitledpatricianblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornarchaic:gentleof gentle birthOpposite humble
   • 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar righteousvirtuousgoodhonorablehonestuprightupstandingdecentworthynoble-mindeduncorruptedanticorruptionmoralethicalreputablemagnanimousunselfishgenerousself-sacrificingbraveloftyexaltedelevatedgrandsublimeimposingOpposite dishonorableignoblebase
   • ▪ of imposing or magnificent size or appearance: "entering the building with its noble arches and massive granite columns" Similar magnificentsplendidgrandstatelyimposingdignifieddistinguishedproudstrikingimpressivemajesticgloriousmarvelousawe-inspiringawesomemonumentalpalatialstatuesqueheroicregalroyalkinglyqueenlyprincelyimperialOpposite unimpressive
   • ▪ of excellent or superior quality: "Chardonnay is the noble grape from which some of the finest white wines are produced" Similar excellentsplendidmarvelousmagnificentsuperbfinewonderfulexceptionalformidablesublimeprimefirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradegrade Asuperiorsupremeflawlesschoiceselectfinestsuperlativemodelinformal:tip-topA1top-notchOpposite poor

   noun

   • 1. (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth: "the greater a noble's military power, the more land he could control"
   • 2. a former English gold coin. historical

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin (g)nobilis ‘noted, high-born’, from an Indo-European root shared by know.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nobleness noun

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   NOBILITY definition: 1. honesty, courage, and kindness: 2. the people of the highest social rank in a society…. Learn more.

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   NOBILITY meaning: 1. honesty, courage, and kindness: 2. the people of the highest social rank in a society…. Learn more.

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   "He made a noble effort" "He is a noble man who would never put his family in jeopardy" "But I want you to know that I am fighting for a noble cause" synonyms : great , honorable noun

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   Definitions of nobleness. noun. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct. synonyms: grandeur, magnanimousness, nobility. see more.

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   The meaning of ENNOBLE is to make noble : elevate. How to use ennoble in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnobleman noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a man from a family of high social rank; a member of the nobility synonym aristocrat. They wanted their daughter to marry an English nobleman. She socialized with leading intellectuals and noblemen.

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   noble. adjective. Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character

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    3 days ago · The first episode of Game of Thrones introduces the world of Westeros, a vast continent where different noble houses vie for power. The episode begins in the northern lands beyond the Wall, where members of the Night's Watch encounter mysterious creatures called White Walkers, signaling a long-forgotten danger. In the North, Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark of Winterfell is introduced as the honorable ...