Meaning & use
nobly
In a way that shows high moral character, courage, or generosity, especially in the face of difficulty.
See it in a sentence
The firefighter nobly returned to the burning building to search for the missing dog.
She nobly gave up her seat so the elderly passenger could rest during the flight.
A note on using this word
Nobly often modifies verbs of sacrifice or endurance and can sound formal or slightly ironic when used for very small acts.
Words with a similar meaning
honorablyselflessly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
shamefullybasely
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