Meaning & use
noble
Showing strong moral character, especially through generosity or courage.
See it in a sentence
Returning the lost prize money was a noble act.
Her noble aim was to make the library welcoming to every child.
A note on using this word
A 'noble act' praises character or purpose. The separate social-rank meaning does not imply that a person behaves well.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person belonging to a high social rank traditionally associated with inherited titles.
The novel follows a noble who leaves the royal court.
3. adjective
Belonging to a family or social class with a traditional high rank or title.
The castle was once the home of a noble family.
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