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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

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   Synonyms for NOBLE: aristocratic, great, patrician, gentle, upper-class, highborn, grand, upper-crust; Antonyms of NOBLE: common, humble, ignoble, low, plebeian, lowly, lower-class, mean.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Antonyms for noble refer to words that are used to describe qualities or characteristics that are opposite or contrasting to those associated with nobility. These antonyms represent traits that are considered common, base, or ignoble instead of being dignified, honorable, or aristocratic.

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   pure. We come into this world pure and free from sin. sinless. They are completely sinless, innocent children of God. Antonym and example. bad. There are a lot of bad people in this world. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of noble.

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   Antonyms of noble are ignoble, lowborn, and vulgar. Check all antonyms of noble in our online thesaurus for antonyms.