noble

adjective
UK: /ˈnəʊ.bəl/
US: /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

  1. Morally good or generous in a way that is admired.

    1. He was a noble man, always helping others. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was a noble act of bravery to rescue the child from the fire even at risk to your life. [ ] [ ]

  2. Belonging to a high social rank by birth or title.

    1. She married a noble man. [ ] [ ]
    2. The noble families have a long history in this country, dating back centuries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

honorable aristocratic generous
noble noun

  1. A person of noble rank or birth.

    1. The noble attended the royal ball. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many nobles lost their fortunes during the French Revolution; the noble status did not protect them from poverty. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "noble" in English means: Morally good or generous in a way that is admired., Belonging to a high social rank by birth or title..

The phonetic transcription of "noble" is /ˈnəʊ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈnoʊ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "noble": honorable, aristocratic, generous.

Example usage of "noble": "He was a noble man, always helping others.". More examples on the page.