noble

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnəʊbəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnoʊbəl/

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Noun

Singular noble

Plural nobles

1. (countable) A noble is an aristocrat; a member of the highest social class.

   This house was occupied by nobles in the 16th century.

2. (countable) A noble was a medieval gold coin of England in the 14th and 15th centuries, usually valued at 6s 8d.

Adjective

Positive noble

Comparative nobler

Superlative noblest

Positive noble

Comparative more noble

Superlative most noble

1. Noble qualities are those admired by others.

   It was very noble of him to defend his friend.