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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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   Noble means distinguished by rank or title, of high moral or mental character, or very impressive in appearance. It can also refer to a person of noble birth or rank, a former gold coin of England, or a peer in Britain.

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   Learn the meaning of noble as an adjective and a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Noble can describe moral, high rank, or admirable qualities, or a person of high social status.

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   Other forms: nobles; noblest; nobler. 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.

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   adjective. uk / ˈnəʊbl / us. noble adjective (GOOD) Add to word list. honest, brave, and kind: a noble gesture. He was a generous, noble man. noble adjective (SOCIAL GROUP) belonging to the highest social group of a society: She was born into an ancient, noble family. noble. noun [ C ] uk / ˈnəʊbl / us.

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