Noble

Quick meaning: Noble is a noun meaning An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood.

Meaning

An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood.

More Meanings

1. Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
2. Grand; stately; magnificent; splendid.
3. Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
4. (chemistry) Of an element, unreactive.
5. (geometry, of a polyhedron) Both isohedral and isogonal.
6. (wine) Belonging to a class of grape cultivars traditionally considered most favorable for winemaking, usually encompassing the six: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
7. (historical) A medieval gold coin of England in the 14th and 15th centuries, usually valued at 6s 8d.

Example Sentences

He made a noble effort.

He is a noble man who would never put his family in jeopardy.

This country house was occupied by nobles in the 16th century.

I lyked no thynge his playe, / For yf I had not quyckely fledde the touche, / He had plucte oute the nobles of my pouche.

Word Forms

• nobles
• nobler
• noblest

Synonyms for noble

Depending on context, synonyms include great, honorable, superior, magnanimous, impressive, lofty.

Antonyms for noble

Common opposites include commoner, plebeian, despicable, ignoble, vile, inferior.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blue-blooded, highborn, aristocratic, aristocratical, lordly, regal.

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