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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
nobler, noblest |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, or belonging to a class of society that bears hereditary titles of rank or status; aristocratic.
When she married a duke, she became part of a noble family.- synonyms:
- aristocratic, blue-blooded, highborn
- antonyms:
- common, humble, ignoble, plebeian
- similar words:
- patrician, royal, titled
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| definition 2: |
of high or excellent mind, character, or virtues; not motivated by low or petty concerns.
Putting yourself at risk to help another is a noble act.- synonyms:
- elevated, lofty, virtuous
- antonyms:
- base, dastardly, dishonorable, ignoble, petty, small-minded
- similar words:
- chivalrous, high-minded, honorable, magnanimous, proud, upright
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| definition 3: |
imposing, grand, or magnificent.
The old library is flanked by lofty, noble trees.The doctors made a noble effort to save the patient.- synonyms:
- grand, imposing, impressive, magnificent, majestic, stately, sublime
- antonyms:
- humble, unimpressive
- similar words:
- baronial, gallant, glorious, lofty, lordly, proud, regal, splendid
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| related words: |
admirable, chivalrous, dignified, eminent, gallant, genteel, gentle, heroic, high, kingly, majestic, palatial, stately, superb, valiant, venerable |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person of noble status or birth.
The king granted more land to the nobles.- synonyms:
- aristocrat, blue blood, patrician
- antonyms:
- commoner, plebeian
- similar words:
- gentleman, gentlewoman, lady, majesty, nobleman, noblewoman, peer, silk-stocking
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| related words: |
lord |
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| derivations: |
nobly (adv.), nobleness (n.) |
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