nobility

[noʊˈbɪləti]

nobility Definition

• 1. the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank
• 2. a class of people having high birth or rank
• 3. the aristocracy or the peerage

Using nobility: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nobility" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The family's nobility was evident in their manners and speech.

• Example

  The king granted titles of nobility to his loyal supporters.

• Example

  The nobility enjoyed many privileges and exemptions from taxes.

nobility Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nobility

• aristocracy
• peerage
• noblesse
• gentry
• upper class

Antonyms for nobility

• commonness
• plebeianism

Phrases with nobility

• nobility of spirit

  the quality of having a noble character or disposition

  Example

  She showed great nobility of spirit by forgiving her enemies.

• nobility of the robe

  the French magistracy who bought their positions and were ennobled as a result

  Example

  The nobility of the robe were often resented by the traditional nobility of the sword.

• nobility of labor

  the idea that all forms of work are honorable and should be respected

  Example

  He believed in the nobility of labor and worked hard to provide for his family.

Origins of nobility

from Old French 'nobilité', from Latin 'nobilitas', from 'nobilis' meaning 'well-known, famous'

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Summary: nobility in Brief

Nobility [noʊˈbɪləti] refers to the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank. It can also refer to a class of people with high birth or rank, such as the aristocracy or peerage. Examples of nobility include the family's nobility in their manners and speech, and the king granting titles of nobility to his supporters. Phrases like 'nobility of spirit' and 'nobility of labor' denote the quality of having a noble character or disposition and the idea that all forms of work are honorable, respectively.