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noblesse

/nə(ʊ)ˈblɛs/

Meanings
noun
The quality of being noble; nobleness.

Examples :

"Despite the pressure, the firefighter acted with true noblesse, prioritizing the safety of the trapped family over his own well-being. "
character moral society quality value

Related Words

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration peerage

peerage noun

/ˈpɪərɪdʒ/ /ˈpɪərɪdʒə/

Peers as a group; the nobility, aristocracy.

"The historian studied the peerage to understand the political influence of the British aristocracy. "

Illustration nobility

nobility noun

/nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /noʊˈbɪlɪti/

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

"The nobility of the kingdom held significant power and influence in the government. "

Illustration quality

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration portraits

portraits noun

/ˈpɔːrtrɪts/ /ˈpɔːrtʃrɪts/

A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

"The museum displayed a collection of historical portraits, mostly of kings and queens. "

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration trapped

trapped verb

/træpt/

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.

"to trap foxes"

Illustration prioritizing

prioritizing verb

/praɪˈɔːrətaɪzɪŋ/ /praɪˈɑːrətaɪzɪŋ/

To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.

"She is prioritizing her homework so she can finish the most important assignments first. "

Illustration despite

despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

Illustration firefighter

firefighter noun

/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/

A person who puts out fires.

"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the people inside. "