Meaning & Definition of Noble in English
English⟶
Noble
/noʊbəl/
noun
1. A titled peer of the realm
synonym:
- Lord,
- noble,
- nobleman
adjective
1. Impressive in appearance
- "A baronial mansion"
- "An imposing residence"
- "A noble tree"
- "Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"
- "Stately columns"
synonym:
- baronial,
- imposing,
- noble,
- stately
2. Of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
- "Of noble birth"
synonym:
- noble
3. Having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
- "A noble spirit"
- "Noble deeds"
synonym:
- noble
4. Inert especially toward oxygen
- "A noble gas such as helium or neon"
- "Noble metals include gold and silver and platinum"
synonym:
- noble
Examples of using
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
"Hello." "..." "Are you on guard duty again today?" "Yes." "You don't talk much, right?" "No. ...Listen, I am a samurai. People expect noble reservation and iron self-discipline of me. That just leaves no room for small talk..."
Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon are noble gases.