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- [noh-buh l]
- /ˈnoʊ bəl/
- /ˈnəʊblnɪs/
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- [noh-buh l]
- /ˈnoʊ bəl/
Definitions of nobleness word
- adjective nobleness distinguished by rank or title. 1
- adjective nobleness pertaining to persons so distinguished. 1
- adjective nobleness of, belonging to, or constituting a hereditary class that has special social or political status in a country or state; of or pertaining to the aristocracy. Synonyms: highborn, aristocratic; patrician, blue-blooded. Antonyms: baseborn, lowborn; common, plebian; lower-class, working-class, middle-class, bourgeois. 1
- adjective nobleness of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence: a noble thought. Synonyms: lofty, elevated, high-minded, principled; magnanimous; honorable, estimable, worthy, meritorious. Antonyms: ignoble, base; vulgar, common. 1
- adjective nobleness admirable in dignity of conception, manner of expression, execution, or composition: a noble poem. Synonyms: grand, dignified, august. Antonyms: undignified, disreputable, unrespected. 1
- adjective nobleness very impressive or imposing in appearance: a noble monument. Synonyms: majestic, grand, stately; magnificent, imposing, splendid, impressive; regal, imperial, lordly. Antonyms: insignificant, mean, paltry; modest, plain, ordinary. 1
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Origin of nobleness
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin (g)nōbilis ‘notable, of high rank’, equivalent to (g)nō-, base of (g)nōscere ‘to get to know, find out’ (see know1) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Nobleness
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nobleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nobleness
noun nobleness
- honorableness — The property of being honorable.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- magnanimity — the quality of being magnanimous.
Antonyms for nobleness
noun nobleness
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- immorality — immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
- indecency — the quality or condition of being indecent.
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