noble
When used as an adjective to describe a person's character, "noble" is very positive and suggests high moral standards. In a historical or social context, it refers to the aristocracy (people with titles like Duke or Earl). In modern daily conversation, this meaning is less common unless discussing history. In science, specifically chemistry, "noble" has a technical meaning referring to elements that do not easily react with others.
💬Casual Conversation
I'm taking the fall for your report error. Truly noble of me, right?
Totally. You're a real one for that, boss.
Meanings
Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.
"The noble family owned vast estates across the countryside."
Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals.
"It was a noble gesture to forgive those who had wronged him."
(Of an element) Chemically inert, especially when referring to the noble gases.
"Argon is a noble gas that rarely reacts with other elements."
A person of noble rank or birth.
"The court was filled with nobles from every corner of the realm."