Noble
/ˈnoʊbəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having high moral qualities or ideals; honorable.
She is known for her noble character in the community.
- (adj.) Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status.
The noble family owned vast estates throughout the region.
- (n.) A person belonging to the noble class, especially by birth or title.
The nobles attended the royal banquet.
Forms
- nobler
- noblest
- nobility
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Commentary
Use 'noble' adjectivally to denote moral virtue or social rank; context clarifies its sense.
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