noble
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3.6
- adjective
- /ˈnoʊbəl/
:
noble
- This is truly a noble cause for prosperity.
- a noble cause
- a noble purpose
- noble ideals
Like, why is writing a letter a more noble act than sending a text?
- Like, why is writing a letter a more noble act than sending a text?
- And what you have to set against that is a noble and worthwhile purpose.
- And, you know, having it my way is a very noble aspiration, just unrealistic.
- In fact, we, we feel as though it is noble or virtuous to compromise.
- It is easy to be a preacher of noble truths.
- They're on to something, some other noble venture.
- And that's, I mean, Plato had something like that, right, with the noble lie in the Republic.
- Well, you know, I mean, that's a noble thing.
- And people think medicine is noble, which it is, but it's very rigorous.
- It was, and indeed remains a noble goal.
Examples
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Your job as a custodian is a noble one.
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She showed her noble character by standing up for justice.
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People make it a noble mission instead of a business.
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Because both are the results of proud and noble efforts.
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How very noble of you.
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You are willing to die for noble causes, right?
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For Aristotle, the good of the community is higher and more noble than the good of the individual.
Academic text (1999) -
You've got this dream that is noble and worthy.
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Their assignments are surprising, difficult, and noble, for only such assignments encourage students to discover new things.
Academic text (1993) -
As librarians, many of us like to believe our profession is a noble calling.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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1.0
Behaving in a kind and honest way
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2.8
Deserving respect because of good or honest qualities
260
4.7
Acting in a morally good way that people see as fair
253
3.7
A person who behaves in a morally good way and deserves respect
39
5.1
Showing high moral ideas or aims that seem admirable and often not realistic
35
4.3
Being morally good and doing what is right
16
8.0
Being kind and generous when forgiving people who hurt you
15
7.5
Showing polite, protective, and brave behavior like a knight
12
4.2
Very kind and good in a way that helps others
9
6.8
Someone who has strong moral beliefs and high ideals
3
6.5
Having a calm, proud, and impressive appearance
1
6.6
A person who cares very strongly about what is right and fair
1
7.7
Showing polite, brave, and honorable behavior toward others
Being kind and generous and ready to forgive and help others
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.4
A metal that does not get damaged by air or water, like gold and platinum
How Noble
12
4.2
- Formal
16
8.0
274
3.6
- US
253
3.7
114
3.0
305
1.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Noble for good character also comes from Latin nobilis 'well-known'—people who do brave or kind acts stand out and earn respect, so their actions are called 'noble'.