Ignoble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ignoble is an adjective meaning Not noble; plebeian; common.
Meaning
Not noble; plebeian; common.
More Meanings
- Not honorable; base.
- Not a true or "noble" falcon; said of certain hawks, such as the goshawk.
- (chemistry) Of an element, dangerously reactive.
- To make ignoble; to bring low.
Example Sentences
I was not ignoble of descent.
far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife
A base, ignoble mind, / That mounts no higher than a bird can soar.
Word Forms
- ignobler
- ignoblest
- ignobles
- ignobling
- ignobled
Synonyms for ignoble
Depending on context, synonyms include common, plebeian, vulgar, degenerate, base, vile.
Antonyms for ignoble
Common opposites include noble, honorable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ungentle, dishonorable, dishonourable, meanspirited, despicable, contemptible.
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