Noble meaning

What does “noble” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“noble” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a titled peer of the realm.

noble

impressive in appearance
“a baronial mansion”
“an imposing residence”
Synonymsbaronial imposing stately
of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times
“of noble birth”
Oppositeslowborn
having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
“a noble spirit”
“noble deeds”
Oppositesignoble
inert especially toward oxygen
“a noble gas such as helium or neon”
“noble metals include gold and silver and platinum”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University