noble
/ˈnəʊbəl/adjective
Having good moral qualities, such as honesty, generosity, and courage, especially when helping others.
Example sentences
- “Giving up your seat to an elderly passenger is a noble gesture.”
- “She fought for a noble cause: clean water for every village.”
- “It was noble of him to admit his mistake in public.”
Common pairings are 'a noble cause', 'a noble gesture', and 'noble intentions'. It can also describe a person from a family of high social rank.