Noble
/NOH-bul/
उदार (udar) / कुलीन (kuleen)
Meanings
- Having high moral qualities
- Belonging to the aristocracy
- Impressive in appearance or quality
Example Sentences
- "Teaching is considered a noble profession in Indian society."
- "The noble goal of the foundation was to provide free education to underprivileged children."
- "The Ashoka Pillar represents noble ideals of truth and non-violence."
Etymology
From Latin 'nobilis' (well-known, famous, high-born), from 'noscere' (to come to know). Related to 'know' — a noble person was originally one who was 'known' or 'notable'.