Noble Titles And Ranks

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun blood that is blue in color due to a lack of oxygen

  • In some cultures, blue blood is associated with royalty and nobility.
  • She likes to joke that her blue blood comes from a long line of kings and queens.
  • I heard he's got blue blood running through his veins, must be nice to be so rich.
  • Having blue blood doesn't make you better than anyone else, we're all equal in the end.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a court or courtly life; elegant and polite in a formal way

  • The courtly manners of the gentleman impressed the royal family.
  • She always admired his courtly way of speaking to others.
  • I can't believe how courtly he was when he asked her out on a date.
  • His courtly demeanor masked a cunning mind beneath.

noun a woman who is refined, polite, and well-mannered

  • The gentlewoman attended the charity gala in a stunning gown.
  • I heard that the gentlewoman is hosting a tea party next week.
  • That gentlewoman is always so classy and put together.
  • She was a true gentlewoman, always showing grace and kindness in every situation.

noun a person of high rank or eminence, especially a noble or peer

  • The grandee of the town was known for his immense wealth and influence.
  • Everyone looks up to the grandee because he's so rich and powerful.
  • The grandee is like the big boss around here.
  • In the world of fashion, she was considered a grandee, with designers and models alike looking up to her.

noun a British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl

  • The viscount attended the royal ball with his family.
  • I heard the viscount is throwing a lavish party next weekend.
  • That viscount is always dressed to the nines.
  • The viscount of literature is often regarded as Shakespeare.

noun a Germanic given name meaning noble or aristocratic

  • Adel's dedication to his work is truly commendable.
  • I heard Adel is throwing a party this weekend.
  • Adel is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.
  • The way Adel's ideas flow is like a river of creativity.