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   noble

   /ˈnəʊbl/

   adjective

   • 1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy: "the medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family" Similar aristocraticnoble-bornof noble birthtitledpatricianblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornarchaic:gentleof gentle birthOpposite humble
   • 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar righteousvirtuousgoodhonourablehonestuprightupstandingdecentworthynoble-mindeduncorruptedanti-corruptionmoralethicalreputablemagnanimousunselfishgenerousself-sacrificingbraveloftyexaltedelevatedgrandsublimeimposingOpposite dishonourableignoblebase
   • ▪ of imposing or magnificent size or appearance: "noble arches and massive granite columns" Similar magnificentsplendidgrandstatelyimposingdignifieddistinguishedproudstrikingimpressivemajesticgloriousmarvellousawe-inspiringawesomemonumentalpalatialstatuesqueheroicregalroyalkinglyqueenlyprincelyimperialOpposite unimpressive
   • ▪ of excellent or superior quality: "Chardonnay is the noble grape from which some of the finest white wines are produced" Similar excellentsplendidmarvellousmagnificentsuperbfinewonderfulexceptionalformidablesublimeprimefirst-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 first issued in 1351. 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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   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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   The meaning of NOBLE is possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious. How to use noble in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Noble.

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   NOBLE meaning: 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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   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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   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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   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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   Jun 8, 2024 · noble implies a loftiness of character or spirit that scorns the petty, mean, base, or dishonorable: a noble deed. high-minded implies having elevated principles and consistently adhering to them: a high-minded pursuit of legal reforms. magnanimous suggests greatness of mind or soul, esp. as manifested in generosity or in overlooking ...

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   Definition of noble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Noble implies a loftiness of character or spirit that scorns the petty, mean, base, or dishonorable: a noble deed. High - minded implies having elevated principles and consistently adhering to them: a high-minded pursuit of legal reforms.

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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.