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- [noh-blee]
- /ˈnoʊ bli/
- /ˈnəʊ.bl̩/
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- [noh-blee]
- /ˈnoʊ bli/
Definitions of nobly word
- adverb nobly in a noble manner. 1
- adverb nobly courageously; bravely; gallantly. 1
- adverb nobly splendidly; superbly; magnificently. 1
- adverb nobly of noble ancestry: nobly born. 1
- adverb nobly with great dignity or grandeur 1
- adverb nobly with noble courage or spirit; gallantly 0
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Origin of nobly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, nobly is from the Middle English word nobliche. See noble, -ly
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Parts of speech for Nobly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nobly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nobly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nobly
adverb nobly
- decently — conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.
- magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- virtuously — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
Antonyms for nobly
adverb nobly
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
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