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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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   The meaning of NOBLE is possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious. How to use noble in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Noble.

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   very impressive or imposing in appearance: a noble monument. Synonyms: imperial, regal, impressive, splendid, imposing, magnificent, stately, grand, majestic, lordly. Antonyms: ordinary, plain, modest, paltry, mean, insignificant. of an admirably high quality; notably superior; excellent.

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   NOBLE definition: 1. moral in an honest, brave, and kind way: 2. belonging to a high social rank in a society…. Learn more.

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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.

6. 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.

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

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   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.

8. 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.

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   A complete guide to the word "NOBLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of noble – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    NOBLE definition: 1. honest, brave, and kind: 2. belonging to the highest social group of a society: 3. a person of…. Learn more.

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    1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period. 2. of or characterized by high moral qualities; magnanimous: a noble deed. 3. having dignity or eminence; illustrious. 4. grand or imposing; magnificent: a noble avenue of trees.