noblesse

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou a condição de pertencer à nobreza, ou, coletivamente, os membros da aristocracia, especialmente no contexto francês.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being of noble birth, or collectively to the members of the nobility, especially in a French context.

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1. Noble birthC1formal

   The condition or quality of belonging to the aristocracy or having a high social rank.

   Nobreza de nascimento

   • Her noblesse was evident in her refined manners and lineage.
   • The concept of noblesse oblige suggests that privilege comes with responsibility.
   • He was proud of his family's noblesse and ancient heritage.

   Sinônimosaristocracyblue bloodgentilitynobilitypeeragerank

   Antônimoscommonness

2. Nobility as a classC1formal

   The collective body of people who belong to the aristocracy, especially in historical contexts like France.

   Nobreza

   • The noblesse of France held significant power before the revolution.
   • Many members of the noblesse lost their estates during the upheaval.
   • The noblesse often intermarried to preserve their wealth and status.

   Sinônimosaristocracygentrynobilitypeerageupper class