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Definition noble in British English

noble adjective

adjective
/ˈnəʊb(ə)l/
1

behaving in an honest and brave way that other people admire

Example

a noble and courageous leader

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1.1

a noble action is one that you do to help other people, rather than for yourself. This word often shows that you don't think something is noble at all

Example

It was very noble of you to help.

Example

'Jack's offered to look after the kids.' 'How noble of him!'

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2

belonging to the highest social class. In the UK, noble people usually have a title, for example Duke or Baroness

Example

a young man of noble birth

Example

noble and majestic buildings

Example

his noble brow

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Definition noble in British English