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- [ig-noh-buh l]
- /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ig-noh-buh l]
- /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
Definitions of ignobly word
- adjective ignobly of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. 1
- adjective ignobly of low grade or quality; inferior. 1
- adjective ignobly not noble; of humble descent or rank. 1
- adjective ignobly Falconry. noting any hawk with short wings that chases or rakes after the quarry. 1
- noun ignobly In an ignoble manner. 1
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Origin of ignobly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin ignōbilis unknown, inglorious, equivalent to in- in-3 + OL gnōbilis (Latin nōbilis) noble
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Parts of speech for Ignobly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ignobly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
ignobly usage trend in Literature
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adverb ignobly
- dishonorably — In a dishonorable manner.
- dishonourably — (British) alternative spelling of dishonorably.
- shamefully — causing shame: shameful behavior.
- immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- basely — morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly.
Antonyms for ignobly
adverb ignobly
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- honourably — (British) In a honourable manner.
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