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Synonyms & Similar Words
aristocracy
elite
gentry
upper class
nobles
aristocrats
patricians
magnates
dignitaries
grandees
lords
ladies
gentlemen
gentlewomen
notables
personages
celebrities
VIPs
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honorable
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notable
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high society
upper crust
Meaning of Nobility
The state of being noble in character or mind
Definitions
- The quality of being noble in character, mind, or spirit
- * A class of people of high social rank, especially those with hereditary titles
- * A person of high social rank or moral character
Etymology of Nobility
The word "nobility" comes from the Old French "nobilité", from Latin "nobilitas", from "nobilis", meaning "well-known, famous, noble"
Historically, the term referred to a social class of people who held high rank and titles, often inherited
Example Uses
- The nobility of her character shone through in her selfless actions
- * The aristocracy and nobility of the country attended the royal wedding
- * He was known for his nobility and generosity to those in need
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
commonness
plebeian
lowliness
meanness
baseness
vulgarity
crudeness
coarseness
rudeness
ignobility
dishonor
disreputability
shamefulness
disgracefulness
unworthiness
unrespectability
ignominy
infamy
notoriety
disrepute
shame
disgrace
humiliation
degradation