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Ennobled: meaning, definitions and examples

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ennobled

 

[ ษ›หˆnoสŠbld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

elevated status

To ennoble someone means to elevate their status or rank, often by means of giving them a title of nobility. This action can occur in various historical contexts where individuals are granted nobility for their services or accomplishments. It also carries a more general meaning of enhancing someone's reputation or making them seem more dignified or honorable. The term can also imply moral improvement, suggesting that an individual has been raised to a higher moral standard.

Synonyms

dignify, elevate, exalt, honor, uplift

Examples of usage

  • He was ennobled by the king for his bravery.
  • Her charitable actions ennobled her in the eyes of the community.
  • The playwright's works ennobled the human experience.
  • Winning the award ennobled his artistic vision.

Translations

Translations of the word "ennobled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ennobrecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคจเฅเคจเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช adeligiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimuliakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะปะฐะณะพั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszlachetniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜่ฒดใซใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ennobli

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ennoblecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soylu hale getirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์กฑํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nobilitovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nobilitovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜่ดตๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plemeniten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะปะดะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rษ™flษ™ndirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ennoblecido

Etymology

The word 'ennobled' is derived from the Old French term 'enobleir', which means 'to make noble'. The root of this French word can be traced back to the Latin 'nobilis', meaning 'famous' or 'notable'. The evolution of the term reflects historical practices of granting nobility, typically in European contexts, where kings or monarchs would bestow titles upon individuals, officially recognizing their service or contributions to the realm. Throughout history, ennoblement has been associated not just with social status but also with virtues such as honor and integrity. The concept also transcends mere titles, suggesting a moral or ethical elevation alongside the social. Over the centuries, the meaning has broadened to include any action that raises someone's stature, both in society and morale. In contemporary usage, it retains a sense of improving one's character or reputation in addition to formal noble status.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,211, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.