nobly

adverb

no·​bly ˈnōb(ə)lē 

-li

1

: with greatness of soul : gallantly

a deed nobly done

2

: splendidly, magnificently

a nobly planned work

nobly clad attendants

3

: of noble extraction

nobly born

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nobly, nobliche, from noble (adjective) + -ly, -liche -ly

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