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- pronunciation:
- no
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
nobler, noblest |
| definition 1: |
belonging to a class of people with a high rank or title.
When she married a duke, she became part of a noble family.- antonyms:
- humble
- similar words:
- royal
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| definition 2: |
of or showing a strong or excellent mind or character.
Putting yourself at risk to help another is a noble act.- synonyms:
- lofty
- antonyms:
- base, petty
- similar words:
- honorable, upright
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| definition 3: |
having a strong effect; grand or splendid.
They made a noble effort to put out the fire.A noble statue of Lincoln stands in the park.- synonyms:
- grand, impressive, magnificent, majestic
- antonyms:
- humble
- similar words:
- lofty, splendid
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| related words: |
admirable, dignified, eminent, gallant, heroic, high, majestic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person of high rank or title.
Only nobles were invited to the ball.- synonyms:
- aristocrat
- antonyms:
- commoner
- similar words:
- gentleman, gentlewoman, lady, nobleman, noblewoman, peer
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| related words: |
lord |
| derivations: |
nobly (adv.), nobleness (n.) |
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