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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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   moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous, noble mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong. the basic moral values of a community.

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   Nobler is the comparative form of noble, which means having or showing high moral character, rank, or quality. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of noble and nobler in this comprehensive online dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Noble means moral, high rank, or causing admiration. Learn how to use noble in sentences, find synonyms, and compare with related words like nobleman and noblesse oblige.

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   of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence: a noble thought. Synonyms: worthy, estimable, honorable, magnanimous, principled, high-minded, elevated, lofty, meritorious. Antonyms: common, vulgar, base, ignoble. admirable in dignity of conception, manner of expression, execution, or composition: a noble poem.

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   A noble is a titled peer of the realm or an aristocrat. As an adjective, noble describes someone with high or elevated character, or who is impressive in appearance. From feudal times, we have known nobles as the heirs to thrones or as the holders of aristocratic title.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If you say that someone is a noble person, you admire and respect them because they are unselfish and morally good. [approval] He was an upright and noble man who was always willing to help in any way he could. I wanted so much to believe he was pure and noble. Synonyms: worthy, generous, upright, honourable More Synonyms of noble.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnoble adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /ˈnəʊblɪst/ ) having or showing fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others. a noble leader. noble ideals. He died for a noble cause. She died in a noble cause. It was very noble of you to go so far to take him home. opposite ignoble Topics Personal qualities c1. Take your English to the next level.