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- Dictionaryno·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 Opposite
- 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar Opposite
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
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word noble, from adjective to noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how noble can describe a person, a quality, a rank, a metal, or a gas.
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noble is an adjective that means distinguished by rank, title, or moral excellence, or a noun that means a person of high status or a former gold coin. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of noble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.