Noble

/ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person of high rank by birth or title.

The nobles of the land gathered for the royal feast.

A person showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

He was regarded as a noble among his peers due to his integrity.

adjective

Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

She made a noble sacrifice for her community.

Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

He was born into a noble family with a long history of service.

Magnificent or splendid.

The noble architecture of the ancient castle left everyone in awe.

Middle English: from Old French 'noble', from Latin 'nobilis' meaning 'well-known, notable'.

noble cause

A socially beneficial purpose or goal.

noble intentions

Good and honorable purposes behind one's actions.

noble savage

A concept of an uncivilized person who is seen as inherently good.

nobility

A social class that possesses noble titles.

nobleman

A person of noble birth or rank.

Cool or impressive.

That car is noble, man!

Respectable or commendable.

He did a noble thing by helping the homeless.