Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of having an elevated mind and exalted character, ideals, or conduct: Nobleness refers to the state or quality of being noble, characterized by high moral principles, dignity, and honorable behavior.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His actions were marked by a true nobleness of spirit.
  • The nobleness of her character inspired everyone around her.
  • We admire the nobleness of his ideals, even if they are difficult to achieve.

Advanced Usage

• "A certain nobleness": Used to describe a recognizable quality of dignity or moral elevation in a person's demeanor or actions.
  • Despite his humble origins, there was a certain nobleness in his bearing.

Variants and Related Words

• Noble (adj): Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
  • It was a noble gesture.
• Nobility (n): 1. The quality of being noble. 2. The group of people belonging to the noble class in a country.
  • She acted with great nobility. (This sense is very close to "nobleness".)

Synonyms

• Grandeur: The quality of being magnificent or splendid.
• Magnanimity: The fact of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
• Loftiness: The quality of being elevated in character or style.

Idioms and Phrases

• "To act with nobleness": To behave in a way that demonstrates high moral character and dignity.
  • In the face of criticism, she always chose to act with nobleness.

Noun

1. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct