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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › noblestNoblest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › noblestNoblest - definition of noblest by The Free Dictionary

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   Noblest is the superlative form of noble, which means having high moral character, rank, or quality. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of noble and its related words in this comprehensive dictionary entry.

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

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   C1. moral in an honest, brave, and kind way: a noble gesture. His followers believe they are fighting for a noble cause. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others. virtuous I believe that humans are, despite their flaws, capable of virtuous conduct.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › noblestnoblest - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. having a high rank or title, esp. of or belonging to a class with special social or political status given by birth. of a high moral character or excellence: It was very noble of him to accept the blame. grand in appearance; magnificent: a noble mansion. Chemistry (of chemicals) inert; chemically inactive;

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth: a noble family. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION) causing admiration because of a particular appearance or quality: a noble bearing / gesture. a building with a noble façade. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. noble.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › nobleNOBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

8. 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.