noble
gb/nˈoʊbəl/ us/nˈoʊbəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 5300
nemeslelkű, nemes, nemesi, méltóságteljes, nemes vonalú, arisztokrata, kémiailag közömbös, inert, jó, kiváló, kiváló minőségű, klassz, nagyszerű, színvonalas, noble
B2
1
nemeslelkű
B2
nemes
B2
Patrón de uso:
a noble [action]
She made the noble decision to donate most of her winnings to charity.
Nemes döntést hozott, amikor nyereménye nagy részét jótékony célra adományozta.
It was a noble gesture to forgive him after everything that happened.
Nemes gesztus volt, hogy mindazok után, ami történt, megbocsátott neki.
He devoted his life to the noble goal of providing education for all children.
They fought for the noble ideal of justice and equality.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She had a noble heart and always helped poor people.
Nemes szívű volt, és mindig segített a szegényeken.
Donating blood is a noble thing to do.
Vért adni nemes dolog.
He chose a noble life and worked for peace.
They are working for a noble goal: clean water for every village.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "noble" to mean just "good" in any situation. In English, "noble" is stronger and is used for especially high, generous, or morally important actions or character, not for small everyday things (e.g., "Thanks, that was very noble of you to save my life" sounds natural; "That was noble of you to pass the salt" sounds humorous or exaggerated).
Significado
morally good and generous
Colocaciones
noble cause
|noble gesture
|noble sacrifice
|noble character
|noble ideals
Sinónimos
honorable (Often focuses on honesty and following moral rules; "noble" adds a sense of greatness or self‑sacrifice.)
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virtuous (Stresses being morally pure; "noble" suggests dignity and often public, impressive goodness.)
Antónimos
selfish (Describes someone who only cares about themselves, the opposite of the generous, self‑sacrificing idea in "noble".)
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dishonorable (Stresses shameful or immoral behavior, opposed to the high moral standards of "noble".)
Temas
character
|ethics
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Having very good moral character and doing what is right, kind, and unselfish.
Having very high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and unselfishness, especially when this leads someone to act in a generous or principled way.
B2
2
nemesi
B2
Patrón de uso:
a noble [family]
He came from a noble family that had served the king for centuries.
Nemesi családból származott, amely évszázadokon át szolgálta a királyt.
Several members of the noble class lost their titles after the revolution.
A forradalom után a nemesség több tagja elvesztette a címét.
She married into a noble house with a long and complicated history.
Despite his noble birth, he preferred to live a simple life in the countryside.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
His wife is from a noble family with a long history.
A felesége nagy múltú nemesi családból származik.
Many noble families lived in that old castle.
Sok nemesi család élt abban a régi kastélyban.
She is proud of her noble birth.
In the past, noble people had many special rights.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "noble" with "royal." "Royal" refers specifically to kings, queens, princes, and princesses. "Noble" is wider and includes titled people below the royal family, such as dukes, counts, and barons.
Significado
of high social rank
Colocaciones
noble family
|noble birth
|noble blood
|noble title
|noble house
Sinónimos
aristocratic (Very close in meaning, but more technical; often used in historical or sociological contexts.)
Antónimos
common (In this context, refers to people without noble status, from the ordinary population.)
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low-born (Describes someone from a low social class, opposite of "noble birth".)
Temas
society
|history
|politics
|relationships
Definición
Belonging to a very high social class, usually with a title like lord, duke, count, etc., that is passed from parents to children.
Belonging to the highest social class, especially one that has titles and power passed down through birth.
C1
3
nemes vonalú
C1
Patrón de uso:
a noble [appearance]
The horse stood on the hill, its noble profile clear against the evening sky.
A ló a dombon állt; nemes vonalú profilja élesen kirajzolódott az esti égbolt előtt.
Tall columns and a wide staircase gave the courthouse a noble appearance.
A magas oszlopok és a széles lépcsősor méltóságteljes megjelenést kölcsönöztek a bíróság épületének.
Her face had a noble beauty that was calm rather than flashy.
The painter tried to capture the mountain's noble shape rising above the valley.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The church has a noble tower that you can see from far away.
A templomnak méltóságteljes tornya van, amelyet messziről is látni.
The old trees gave the garden a noble look.
Az öreg fák méltóságteljes megjelenést adtak a kertnek.
He walked with a noble bearing, slow and calm.
The statue has a noble face and strong eyes.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense with everyday things (e.g., "a noble car" or "a noble T‑shirt" sounds strange). It is usually used for people, animals like horses, buildings, landscapes, or faces that seem especially grand or dignified.
Significado
grand and dignified in appearance
Colocaciones
noble bearing
|noble profile
|noble building
|noble landscape
|noble features
Sinónimos
majestic (Stresses greatness and beauty; "noble" adds a sense of dignity and calm strength.)
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stately (Suggests slow, formal dignity; "noble" can be slightly broader and include inner character as well as appearance.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Lacking the special dignity or impressiveness suggested by "noble".)
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unimpressive (Directly contrasts with the grand, striking look of something described as "noble".)
Temas
appearance
|art
|buildings
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Looking very grand and serious in a way that makes people feel respect.
Having a grand, impressive, and dignified appearance, often giving a feeling of greatness or seriousness.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
nemes
B2
arisztokrata
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a noble
The nobles gathered in the great hall to advise the king.
A nemesek a nagyteremben gyűltek össze, hogy tanácsot adjanak a királynak.
As a young noble, he was educated in politics and war.
Fiatal nemesként politikára és hadviselésre nevelték.
Many nobles lost their land when the monarchy was abolished.
The peasants complained that the nobles did not pay enough taxes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king asked the nobles for money.
A király pénzt kért a nemesektől.
A young noble fell in love with a farmer's daughter.
Egy fiatal nemes beleszeretett egy parasztlányba.
In that country, only nobles could own large areas of land.
The nobles wore rich clothes and expensive jewelry.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "a nobleman" or "a noblewoman" when they only need "a noble." All three are correct; "nobleman/noblewoman" make gender clear, while "noble" is gender‑neutral.
Significado
person from the nobility
Colocaciones
a noble
|the nobles
|local nobles
|landed nobles
|lesser nobles
Sinónimos
aristocrat (Very close in meaning; often sounds slightly more formal or technical than "noble.")
Antónimos
commoner (A person without noble rank, from the ordinary population; the usual contrast with "noble" as a noun.)
Temas
society
|history
|politics
|relationships
Definición
A man or woman from a very high social class, usually with a special title that comes from their family.
A person who belongs to the highest social class and usually holds a hereditary title such as duke, count, or baron.
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TECHNICAL
5
Patrón de uso:
noble [substance]
Helium is a noble gas and does not easily form compounds.
A hélium nemesgáz, és nem alkot könnyen vegyületeket.
Gold is considered a noble metal because it resists corrosion.
Az aranyat nemesfémnek tekintik, mert ellenáll a korróziónak.
The outer electron shell of noble gases is full, which explains their stability.
Noble metals are often used in electronics due to their resistance to oxidation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Helium and neon are noble gases.
A hélium és a neon nemesgázok.
Gold is a noble metal that does not rust.
Az arany olyan nemesfém, amely nem rozsdásodik.
Noble gases do not react with many other elements.
Chemistry students learn about noble metals and noble gases.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use this technical sense outside chemistry, saying things like "a noble person is chemically noble." In general English, the moral and social senses are separate from this scientific one.
Significado
chemically unreactive (technical)
Colocaciones
noble gas
|noble gases
|noble metal
|noble metals
|noble elements
Sinónimos
inert (A general technical word for substances that do not react; "noble" is mostly used in fixed terms like "noble gases" and "noble metals.")
Antónimos
reactive (Describes substances that easily take part in chemical reactions, the opposite of "noble" in this technical sense.)
Temas
science
|chemistry
|technology
Definición
In chemistry, not reacting easily with other substances, especially used about some gases and metals.
In chemistry, having very low chemical reactivity and not easily forming compounds, especially used to describe certain gases and metals.
C1
6
Patrón de uso:
a noble [thing]
The restaurant is famous for its noble wines from the region.
Az étterem a régió nemes borairól híres.
The architect preferred noble materials like stone and wood over plastic.
Az építész a műanyag helyett a nemes anyagokat, például a követ és a fát részesítette előnyben.
A noble simplicity characterized the design of the memorial.
Only a few noble grape varieties are used for this traditional dessert wine.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They served a noble wine with the main dish.
A főételhez nemes bort szolgáltak fel.
The building uses noble materials such as marble and oak.
Az épületben nemes anyagokat használtak, például márványt és tölgyfát.
The room has a noble style, simple but very fine.
This cheese is made from a noble variety of milk.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes assume this sense is common in everyday speech. In modern English it is less frequent and somewhat formal; native speakers more often say "high‑quality," "fine," or "excellent" instead of "noble" in many contexts.
Significado
of very high quality
Colocaciones
noble wine
|noble variety
|noble materials
|noble style
Sinónimos
excellent (General word for very good; "noble" sounds more formal and often suggests purity or refinement.)
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refined (Suggests careful improvement and purity; overlaps when talking about tastes or materials.)
Antónimos
inferior (Lower in quality, the opposite of the high standard implied by "noble".)
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coarse (Rough or unrefined, opposed to the fine and pure sense of "noble" in this usage.)
Temas
quality
|art
|food
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definición
Very fine or excellent in quality, often used about things like wine, materials, or art.
Of very high quality, often used for things such as materials, wines, or artistic works that are considered especially fine or pure.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
ARCHAIC
7
noble
C2
Patrón de uso:
a [number] noble(s)
The merchant paid three nobles for the shipment of cloth.
A kereskedő három noble aranypénzzel fizetett a kelmeszállítmányért.
A single noble was worth a large sum to a farm worker in the 14th century.
A 14. században egyetlen noble is nagy összegnek számított egy mezőgazdasági munkás számára.
Archaeologists discovered a hoard of gold nobles buried near the old port.
The contract specified a fine of one noble for every day of delay.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king gave him a noble as a reward.
A király jutalmul egy noble aranypénzt adott neki.
A noble was a lot of money in the Middle Ages.
A középkorban egy noble sok pénzt ért.
They found old nobles and other coins in the field.
In history books, you sometimes see prices written in nobles and shillings.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this meaning is still used in modern money talk. It is only used in historical or numismatic contexts now.
Significado
old English gold coin
Colocaciones
a noble
|gold nobles
|half noble
|double noble
Sinónimos
gold coin (A more general term; "noble" is a specific historical type of English gold coin.)
Antónimos
penny (A common, low‑value coin in historical England, contrasting with the high‑value gold noble.)
Temas
history
|money
|finance
|time
Definición
An old English gold coin that people used many centuries ago.
A gold coin used in England from the 14th to the 17th centuries, of varying value at different times.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
noble
AFI
GB/nˈoʊbəl/
US/nˈoʊbəl/
Sílabas y acento
noble (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (noble)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: noble
- Comparative: nobler
- Superlative: noblest
Noun
- Base: noble
- Plural: nobles
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a noble gesture
1/ə nˈoʊbəl d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
kind and generous action
An action that shows great kindness, generosity, or moral goodness.
Ejemplos
- Paying for the stranger's surgery was a noble gesture.
- It was a noble gesture to apologize publicly for the mistake.
- Her decision to share the credit was a noble gesture.
noble blood
1/nˈoʊbəl blˈʌd/
fixed phrase
high-class family ancestry
Family origins in a very high social class, usually with titles passed down through generations.
Ejemplos
- They believed that noble blood made a person more fit to rule.
- He had noble blood but very little money.
- Stories often say that noble blood cannot be hidden forever.
noble cause
1/nˈoʊbəl kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
morally good goal or cause
A goal or reason that is very good and unselfish, often to help other people or improve the world.
Ejemplos
- They are raising money for the noble cause of building a new hospital.
- He left his job to work full-time for a noble cause.
- People are more willing to donate when they believe it is a noble cause.
noble family
1/nˈoʊbəl fˈæmɪli/
fixed phrase
family of high social rank
A family that belongs to a very high social class and often has titles and large estates.
Ejemplos
- Several noble families once controlled the region.
- She married into a noble family with a long history.
- During the revolution, many noble families fled the country.
noble gas
1/nˈoʊbəl ɡˈæs/
fixed phrase
technical
chemically unreactive gas element
A type of gas element, like helium or neon, that almost never reacts with other substances.
Ejemplos
- Helium is a noble gas used to fill balloons.
- The outer electron shells of noble gases are full, which makes them very stable.
- Neon, a noble gas, is commonly used in bright signs.
noble house
1/nˈoʊbəl hˈaʊs/
fixed phrase
literary
powerful noble family line
A powerful noble family, often known by a famous family name and its large home or land.
Ejemplos
- The noble house of Argenon had ruled the valley for centuries.
- Rival noble houses fought for control of the throne.
- Legends tell of a noble house that vanished overnight.
noble metal
1/nˈoʊbəl mˈɛtəl/
fixed phrase
technical
metal that resists corrosion
A metal, like gold or platinum, that does not easily rust or react with other substances.
Ejemplos
- Gold and platinum are examples of noble metals.
- Because noble metals resist corrosion, they are used in electronics and jewelry.
- The experiment compared how quickly different noble metals oxidized.
noble savage
1/nˈoʊbəl sˈævɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
literary
idealized natural person stereotype
An old idea that people living close to nature, outside modern society, are pure and good, which today is often seen as a stereotype or offensive.
Ejemplos
- The writer's image of the islanders as noble savages is now considered naive and racist.
- The "noble savage" was a powerful idea in eighteenth-century European thought.
- Modern critics reject the noble savage stereotype as oversimplified.
of noble birth
1/əv nˈoʊbəl bˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
born into high social class
Born into a very high social class, usually with a family that has titles and power.
Ejemplos
- Although he was of noble birth, he chose a military career.
- Being of noble birth gave her access to the royal court.
- Many officers in the old army were of noble birth.
noble steed
1/nˈoʊbəl stˈid/
fixed phrase
literary
heroic rider’s horse (often humorous)
A horse described in a grand or humorous way, often as the horse of a brave or important person.
Ejemplos
- The knight climbed onto his noble steed and rode into battle.
- The hero climbed onto his noble steed and rode into battle.
- He joked about riding his noble steed, meaning his old bicycle.
- Children laughed as their father bowed and introduced the family bicycle as his noble steed.
- Children love stories of heroes on noble steeds.