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noble

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈnoʊbəɫ// UK //nˈəʊbəl// no·ble Archaic

adj. having or showing very good personal qualities like honesty, courage, and kindness. It describes someone who acts in a way that others respect and admire.

adj. possessing or exhibiting high moral character and integrity. Often used to describe actions or individuals that prioritise principle over self-interest.


SIMPLE

It was a noble gesture to help the family in need.

CONTEXTUAL

The leader was remembered for her noble efforts to bring peace to the region despite the personal risks involved.

COMPLEX

History often remembers those who made noble sacrifices for the sake of future generations, even when their contemporary peers failed to recognise the value of their selflessness.

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Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or as a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

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