nobility

noun
UK: /nəʊˈbɪləti/
US: /noʊˈbɪləti/

  1. The quality of being noble in character, showing honesty, courage, and unselfishness.

    1. Her nobility inspired everyone around her to be better people.
    2. Despite the difficult situation, his nobility shone through his courageous actions.

  2. A class of people holding hereditary titles, often with special privileges or high social status.

    1. The French nobility lost much of their power after the revolution.
    2. The king bestowed land and titles upon members of the nobility for their loyalty.

Synonyms

virtue honor aristocracy gentry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nobility" in English means: The quality of being noble in character, showing honesty, courage, and unselfishness., A class of people holding hereditary titles, often with special privileges or high social status..

The phonetic transcription of "nobility" is /nəʊˈbɪləti/ in British English and /noʊˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nobility": virtue, honor, aristocracy, gentry.

Example usage of "nobility": "Her nobility inspired everyone around her to be better people.". More examples on the page.