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noble

[noh-buhl] / ˈnoʊ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
aristocratic
Synonyms
STRONG
imperial patrician
WEAK
gentle highborn kingly queenly silk-stocking titled wellborn
Antonyms
WEAK
ignoble lowly servile unaristocratic
ADJECTIVE
dignified, excellent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benevolent brilliant charitable dignified distinguished extraordinary gracious grand great high-minded honorable humane imposing lofty magnificent splendid virtuous worthy
STRONG
august elevated liberal upright
WEAK
beneficent benign big bounteous courtly cultivated eminent first-rate generous great-hearted impressive magnanimous meritorious preeminent refined remarkable reputable stately sublime supreme sympathetic tolerant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common dishonorable humble insignificant low mean modest normal ordinary undignified unextraordinary unimportant unimpressive usual
WEAK
unrefined unsophisticated
NOUN
member of royal or important family
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aristocrat
STRONG
archduchess archduke count countess duchess duke emperor empress gentleman gentlewoman lady lord patrician peer prince princess royalty
WEAK
blue blood silk-stocking

Example Sentences

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"In fact, I think it's a very noble thing to do."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“He started out having this mission, doing noble things,” Sarah said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"You were so noble," he added, in tribute.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The first part references Galahad, a knight known for his upright and noble character, reflecting the animal's upright posture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

He was the oldest Pandava brother, and was known for being noble and just and wise.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi