Nobility

Pronunciation: /noʊˈbɪləti/

Definitions of nobility

noun the quality or state of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank

Example Sentences

A1 The princess showed great nobility in her actions.

A2 The king's nobility was admired by all in the kingdom.

B1 The nobility of the family was evident in their elegant manners and refined taste.

B2 The nobility of the knight was unquestionable as he fought bravely on the battlefield.

C1 The concept of nobility in medieval society was closely tied to one's lineage and social status.

C2 The nobility of the character shone through in their selfless actions and unwavering integrity.

Examples of nobility in a Sentence

formal The nobility of the country gathered for the royal ball.

informal The nobility sure knows how to throw a fancy party.

slang The nobility are living the high life, aren't they?

figurative Her nobility of spirit shines through in everything she does.

Grammatical Forms of nobility

• past tense: nobilitated
• plural: nobilities
• comparative: more noble
• superlative: most noble
• present tense: noble
• future tense: will be noble
• perfect tense: has been noble
• continuous tense: is being noble
• singular: nobility
• positive degree: noble
• infinitive: to nobilitate
• gerund: nobilitating
• participle: nobilitating

Origin and Evolution of nobility

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nobility' originated from the Latin word 'nobilis', meaning 'well-known' or 'notable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nobility' has come to refer to a social class with hereditary status or rank, typically including titles such as duke, earl, or baron. The concept of nobility has evolved from being based on personal qualities to being primarily determined by birth and inheritance.