noble
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adjective \ˈnō-bəl\no·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ no·blest \-b(ə-)ləst\
Definition of NOBLE
1
a : possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious b : famous, notable <noble deeds>
2
: of high birth or exalted rank : aristocratic
3
a : possessing very high or excellent qualities or properties <noble wine> b : very good or excellent
4
: grand or impressive especially in appearance <noble edifice>
5
: possessing, characterized by, or arising from superiority of mind or character or of ideals or morals : lofty <a noble ambition>
6
: chemically inert or inactive especially toward oxygen <a noble metal such as platinum> — compare base 6a
— no·ble·ness \-bəl-nəs\ noun
— no·bly \-blē also -bə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of NOBLE
- He was a man of noble character.
- It was noble of her to come forward with this information.
Origin of NOBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nobilis well-known, noble, from noscere to come to know — more at know
First Known Use: 13th century
2noble
nounDefinition of NOBLE
1
: a person of noble rank or birth
2
: an old English gold coin equivalent to 6s 8d
Examples of NOBLE
- <an elite school for children of nobles>
First Known Use of NOBLE
14th century
Related to NOBLE
- Synonyms
- aristocrat, blue blood, gentle, gentleperson, patrician
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