Noble

/ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

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

A person of high rank by birth or title.

The nobles of the land gathered for the royal feast.

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.