nobleness
/nou'bles/
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Definition
- 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
- the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct