noble

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas mit hohen moralischen Eigenschaften, edlem Charakter oder Zugehörigkeit zu einem hohen sozialen Rang.

Describes someone or something having high moral qualities, excellent character, or belonging to a high social rank.

1. Having high moral qualitiesB2formal

   Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

   Edel

   • She made a noble effort to help the homeless.
   • His noble intentions were recognized by everyone.
   • It was a noble act of self-sacrifice.

   Synonymeadmirabledecentethicalgoodhonorablejustmagnanimousmoralprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuousworthy

   Antonymebasecontemptibledespicabledishonorableignoblevilewicked

2. Belonging to the aristocracyB1formal

   Belonging to a class of people with high social or political status, often hereditary.

   Adlig

   • He was born into a noble family.
   • The noble lords attended the royal banquet.
   • She married a noble knight from the kingdom.

   Synonymearistocraticblue-bloodedelitelordlypatriciantitledupper-class

   Antonymebasecommonhumblelowplebeian

3. Impressive in appearanceB2formal

   Having an imposing or magnificent appearance.

   Eindrucksvoll im Erscheinungsbild

   • The building had a noble facade with tall columns.
   • The mountain stood noble against the sky.
   • Her noble bearing commanded respect from everyone.

   Synonymeaugustgrandimposingmagnificentmajesticsplendidstately

   Antonymehumblemodestplainunimposing

• Substantiv, das eine Person von hohem sozialem Rang bezeichnet, besonders jemanden, der dem Adel oder dem titulierten Geburtsadel angehört.

A noun referring to a person of high social rank, especially one belonging to the aristocracy or peerage.

1. AristocratB2formal

   A person belonging to a high social class with hereditary titles, such as a duke, earl, or baron.

   Adliger

   • The noble attended the royal banquet in a grand hall.
   • Many nobles owned vast estates in the countryside.
   • The king granted land to his most loyal nobles.

   Synonymearistocratblue bloodladylordnoblemannoblewomanpeer

   Antonymecommonerplebeian

2. Person of high moral characterB2formal

   A person who demonstrates admirable qualities like honor, generosity, and courage.

   Edler Mensch

   • He was a true noble, always helping those in need.
   • She acted like a noble by forgiving her enemies.
   • The community recognized him as a noble for his selfless service.

   Antonymebaseignoblevile