noble

no-ble · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having high moral qualities; characterized by dignity, honor, and magnanimity.

  2. 2.

    A person of noble rank or birth; an aristocrat.

  3. 3.

    Belonging to the aristocracy; of high birth or rank.

  4. 4.

    Impressive in quality, appearance, or extent; magnificent.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    noble gas — Any of the unreactive gaseous elements (helium, neon, argon, etc.).
  • •
    noble savage — An idealized concept of an uncivilized person who symbolizes innate goodness.
  • •
    noble cause — A worthy or honorable purpose.

Related words

Antonyms: base, common, dishonorable, ignoble
See also: aristocrat, dignified, honor, nobility
Synonyms: aristocratic, dignified, honorable, virtuous

Etymology

From Old French noble, from Latin nobilis ("well-known, famous, noble"), from noscere ("to know").