nobility
gb/noʊbˈɪləti/ us/noʊbˈɪləti/
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People of high social rank
People from the highest social class, often with special titles and power.
Padrão de uso:
the nobility of [a country]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nobility' with 'nobleness'. 'Nobility' refers to a group or class, while 'nobleness' refers to a quality.
Sinónimos
aristocracy (More formal; often used interchangeably but can emphasize governance by the elite.)
Antónimos
commoners (Refers to people without noble rank or titles.)
Colocações
hereditary nobility
|landed nobility
|European nobility
|nobility title
Temas
society
|history
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemplos
- The French Revolution greatly reduced the power of the nobility.
- Members of the nobility were granted large estates by the king.
- The nobility often lived in grand castles and palaces.
- In medieval times, the nobility controlled most of the land.
- The ceremony was attended by members of the local nobility.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The king spoke to the nobility.
- Many in the nobility had large houses.
- The nobility had more power than common people.
- Some in the nobility wore fine clothes.
- The nobility met with the queen.
Nome
formal
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property
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High moral character or ideals
The quality of being very good, kind, and honest.
Padrão de uso:
the nobility of [someone's] actions
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'nobility' here with social class. In this sense it is about character, not rank.
Sinónimos
honor (Focuses on personal integrity and moral uprightness.)
Antónimos
selfishness (Opposite in focusing only on one's own interests, without regard for others.)
Colocações
nobility of spirit
|moral nobility
|nobility of purpose
Temas
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Exemplos
- Her decision to forgive showed great nobility of spirit.
- He was admired for the nobility of his intentions.
- The rescue workers acted with true nobility.
- We should all strive for a certain nobility in our dealings with others.
- His generosity reflected his inner nobility.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She showed nobility when she helped her enemy.
- He has nobility in his heart.
- The teacher spoke with nobility.
- Helping others is a sign of nobility.
- He acted with nobility when he told the truth.
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nobility
IPA
GB/noʊbˈɪləti/
US/noʊbˈɪləti/
Sílabas e acento
no - bil - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: nobility
- Plural: nobilities, nobility
Família de palavras
Expressões
nobility of purpose
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
formal
High moral goals or aims
When someone's goal is very good and moral.
Exemplos
- The project was driven by a true nobility of purpose.
- He admired the nobility of purpose behind her work.
nobility of spirit
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
Generous and honorable nature
A way of talking about someone being kind, fair, and good inside.
Exemplos
- Despite his poverty, he displayed a remarkable nobility of spirit.
- Her kindness to strangers showed her true nobility of spirit.
the landed nobility
1/ðə lˈændɪd noʊbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
Land-owning noble class
Noble people who own a lot of land.
Exemplos
- The landed nobility held significant economic and political power.
- In that era, the landed nobility controlled most agriculture.