noble

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. belonging to a family of high social rank, like a duke or a count.

adj. belonging to the hereditary aristocracy; of exalted rank or station by birth.

“The family can trace their noble ancestors back to the twelfth century.”

“Despite their noble lineage, the family lived a relatively modest life in a small village far from the capital.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

adj. used to describe gases or metals that do not easily change when they touch other chemicals.

adj. chemically inert or having low reactivity; specifically applied to gases in group 18 or metals like gold and platinum.

“Helium is a noble gas, which means it does not usually react with other elements.”

“Gold is considered a noble metal because it resists oxidation and corrosion in moist air, unlike iron or copper.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. looking very impressive, large, and beautiful.

adj. having a stately, magnificent, or impressive appearance.

“The old library was a noble building with tall columns and marble floors.”

“The mountain range presented a noble silhouette against the darkening sky, inspiring generations of landscape painters.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who belongs to the highest social class and has a title.

n. a person of noble rank or birth; a member of the aristocracy.

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“The king invited all the local nobles to a great feast at the palace.”

“In the medieval period, the king relied on the support of powerful nobles to maintain order across the distant provinces.”