Nobleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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nobleness

 

[ ˈnəʊblnəs ]

Context #1

qualities of being noble

The quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank. Nobleness is often associated with traits such as honesty, integrity, and generosity.

Synonyms

dignity, magnanimity, nobility

Examples of usage

  • The nobleness of his actions earned him the respect of all who knew him.
  • Her nobleness of spirit shone through in even the most difficult situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "nobleness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nobreza

🇮🇳 उदारता

🇩🇪 Edelmut

🇮🇩 kemuliaan

🇺🇦 благородство

🇵🇱 szlachetność

🇯🇵 高貴さ (こうきさ)

🇫🇷 noblesse

🇪🇸 nobleza

🇹🇷 asilik

🇰🇷 고귀함 (gogwiham)

🇸🇦 نُبْل (nubl)

🇨🇿 ušlechtilost

🇸🇰 ušľachtilosť

🇨🇳 高贵 (gāoguì)

🇸🇮 plemenitost

🇮🇸 göfuglyndi

🇰🇿 асылдық

🇬🇪 სიდიადე (sidiade)

🇦🇿 nəciblik

🇲🇽 nobleza

Word origin

The word 'nobleness' originates from the Middle English term 'nobilnesse', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'noblece'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the quality of being noble or having noble qualities.

See also: ennoble, nobility, noble, nobleman, nobles, noblewoman, nobly.