nobility
gb/noʊbˈɪləti/ us/noʊbˈɪləti/
B1
İngilizce
~ 4400
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B1
entity
1
People of high social rank
People from the highest social class, often with special titles and power.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the nobility of [a country]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nobility' with 'nobleness'. 'Nobility' refers to a group or class, while 'nobleness' refers to a quality.
Eş anlamlılar
aristocracy (More formal; often used interchangeably but can emphasize governance by the elite.)
Zıt anlamlılar
commoners (Refers to people without noble rank or titles.)
Eşdizimler
hereditary nobility
|landed nobility
|European nobility
|nobility title
Konular
society
|history
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
formal
B2
property
2
High moral character or ideals
The quality of being very good, kind, and honest.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the nobility of [someone's] actions
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'nobility' here with social class. In this sense it is about character, not rank.
Eş anlamlılar
honor (Focuses on personal integrity and moral uprightness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
selfishness (Opposite in focusing only on one's own interests, without regard for others.)
Eşdizimler
nobility of spirit
|moral nobility
|nobility of purpose
Konular
morality
|character
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
nobility
IPA
GB/noʊbˈɪləti/
US/noʊbˈɪləti/
Heceler ve vurgu
no - bil - ity (3 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: nobility
- Plural: nobilities, nobility
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
nobility of purpose
1/noʊbˈɪləti əv pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
formal
High moral goals or aims
When someone's goal is very good and moral.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- The landed nobility held significant economic and political power.
- In that era, the landed nobility controlled most agriculture.