Synonyms for

Nobles

Verb / ˈnəʊbʌlz / Another word for nobles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nobles are people of high social rank or title, often belonging to a royal family or having inherited wealth and privilege.

Synonyms & similar words

lord noble lady noblewoman nobleman aristocrats elites gentry lords ladies patricians privileged wealthy high-born well-born noble-born peerage nobility courtiers dignitaries magnates tycoons bigwigs

Synonyms by register

Formal

aristocrats nobility magnates elites

Informal

bigwigs high-ups the rich important people

Literary

patricians grandees

Antonyms

commoners plebeians peasants laborers workers ordinary people the masses

Common collocations

  • ancient nobles
  • noble families
  • the nobles and the commoners
  • powerful nobles
  • noble titles
  • a council of nobles
  • noble birth

Word family

noun noble
adjective noble
adverb nobly

Usage note

The term 'nobles' refers to people of high social rank, often hereditary. It can sometimes carry a connotation of privilege or outdated social structures.

Example sentences

  1. The queen invited all the nobles to a ball at the castle.
  2. The nobles owned vast estates and had many servants.
  3. The nobles often wore fancy clothes and jewelry.
  4. The nobles had the power to make important decisions for their country.
  5. The nobles lived in grand castles and manor houses.

Quotes

  • The only true nobility is that which comes from being virtuous. - Confucius
  • Nobility is not a birthright, it is defined by one's actions. - Unknown
  • The truest nobility is in being superior to your previous self. - Hindu Proverb

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