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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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   If you describe something as noble, you think that its appearance or quality is very impressive, making it superior to other things of its type. ...the great parks with their noble trees.

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   Noble, high-minded, magnanimous agree in referring to lofty principles and loftiness of mind or spirit. Noble implies a loftiness of character or spirit that scorns the petty, mean, base, or dishonorable: a noble deed.

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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.

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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.

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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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