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noble

Definition

  • noun: a person who is a member of the nobility
  • noun: a person of noble rank or birth
  • adjective: having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.)
  • adjective: possessing outstanding qualities
  • synonyms: illustrious, superior, sublime

Examples

  • It was 'noble' of her to come forward with this information.

  • She married a man of 'noble' [='aristocratic'] birth/rank.

  • a 'noble' ideal/ambition/cause/purpose

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What are you going to do? You wouldn't kill your old Uncle...? No, Scar. I'm not like you. Oh, Simba, thank you. You are truly noble. I'll make it up to you, I promise. How can I, ah, prove myself to you? Tell me, I mean, anything. Run. Run away, Scar. And never return. Ahh, my friends. (..)
    1994 The Lion King