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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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   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.

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   noble: [adjective] possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious. famous, notable.

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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: distinguished by rank or title.. See examples of NOBLE used in a sentence.

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   10 meanings: 1. of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal.... Click for more definitions.

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   belonging to a family of high social rank (= belonging to the nobility) synonym aristocratic. He was a young man of noble birth. one of the noblest families in Portugal; Intermarriage between the noble families means that all the counts are related.

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   a. Having or showing qualities of high moral character, such as courage, generosity, or honor: a noble spirit.

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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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    noble meaning, definition, what is noble: morally good or generous in a way that i...: Learn more.