Noble Definition

nōbəl
nobler, nobles, noblest
adjective
nobler, noblest
Famous; illustrious.
Webster's New World
Possessing hereditary rank in a political system or social class derived from a feudalistic stage of a country's development.
American Heritage
Having or showing high moral qualities or ideals, or greatness of character; lofty.
Webster's New World
Proceeding from or indicative of such a character; showing magnanimity.
American Heritage
Having excellent qualities; superior.
Webster's New World
noun
nobles
A member of the nobility.
American Heritage
A person having hereditary rank or title; nobleman; peer.
Webster's New World
A former gold coin of England.
Webster's New World
pronoun

A surname​.

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Other Word Forms of Noble

Noun

Singular:
noble
Plural:
nobles

Adjective

Base Form:
noble
Comparative:
nobler
Superlative:
noblest

Origin of Noble

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin nōbilis gnō- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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