The meaning of NOBLE is possessing outstanding qualities (as of dignity or decency). How to use noble in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Noble.
NOBLE definition: 1. moral in an honest, brave, and kind way: 2. belonging to a high social rank in a society…. Learn more.
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period. 2. of or characterized by high moral qualities; magnanimous: a noble deed. 4. grand or imposing; magnificent: a noble avenue of trees.
If you describe something as noble, you think that its appearance or quality is very impressive, making it superior to other things of its type. ...the great parks with their noble trees. The horse is the noblest animal.
Definition of noble adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. having or showing fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others. He died for a noble cause. She died in a noble cause. It was very noble of you to go so far to take him home.
There are 27 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word noble, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noble, adj. & n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
Noble definition: Possessing hereditary rank in a political system or social class derived from a feudalistic stage of a country's development.
A noble is a titled peer of the realm or an aristocrat. As an adjective, noble describes someone with high or elevated character, or who is impressive in appearance.