NOBILITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NOBILITY?

Need another word that means the same as “nobility”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “nobility” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Nobility” are: grandeur, magnanimousness, nobleness, noblesse, aristocracy, virtue, goodness, honour, honesty, decency, integrity, magnanimity, generosity, selflessness, bravery, aristocrats, lords, ladies, peerage, peers, peers of the realm, peeresses, nobles, noblemen, titled men, titled people, titled women, members of the aristocracy, members of the nobility, members of the peerage, patricians

Nobility as a Noun

Definitions of "Nobility" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nobility” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
• The quality of being noble in character.
• The quality of belonging to the aristocracy.
• The group of people belonging to the highest social class in a country; the aristocracy.
• The state of being of noble birth.
• A privileged class holding hereditary titles.

Synonyms of "Nobility" as a noun (31 Words)

aristocracy	A state in which governing power is held by the nobility. A new aristocracy of talented young people.
aristocrats	A member of the aristocracy.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
decency	Behaviour or appearance that avoids impropriety or immodesty. She had the decency to come and confess.
generosity	The quality of being kind and generous. Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions.
goodness	That which is pleasing or valuable or useful. A belief in the basic goodness of mankind.
grandeur	Splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. The majestic grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture.
honesty	A European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seed pods which are used for indoor flower arrangements. It was not in all honesty an auspicious debut.
honour	Possession in one’s hand of at least four of the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of trumps, or of all four aces in no trumps, for which a bonus is scored. Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen.
integrity	The state of being whole and undivided. They admired his scrupulous professional integrity.
ladies	A woman of the peerage in Britain.
lords	A titled peer of the realm.
magnanimity	The fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity. Both sides will have to show magnanimity.
magnanimousness	Magnanimity.
members of the aristocracy	An external body part that projects from the body.
members of the nobility	An external body part that projects from the body.
members of the peerage	An external body part that projects from the body.
noblemen	A titled peer of the realm.
nobleness	The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
nobles	A titled peer of the realm.
noblesse	The state of being of noble birth.
patricians	A person of refined upbringing and manners.
peerage	The peers of a kingdom considered as a group. On his retirement as cabinet secretary he was given a peerage.
peeresses	A woman of the peerage in Britain.
peers	A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.
peers of the realm	A nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage.
selflessness	Concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own. A noble act of selflessness.
titled men	Written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action.
titled people	An identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.’ or `General.
titled women	A legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.
virtue	Behaviour showing high moral standards. Patience is a virtue.

Usage Examples of "Nobility" as a noun

• A man of nobility and learning.
• A member of the English nobility.
• After 1722 nobility was only acquired by service in the army or bureaucracy.

Associations of "Nobility" (30 Words)

aristocracy	A state in which governing power is held by the nobility. A new aristocracy of talented young people.
aristocrat	A member of the aristocracy. A decadent old blue blooded aristocrat.
aristocratic	Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy. Aristocratic government.
bishop	A chess piece typically with its top shaped like a mitre that can move in any direction along a diagonal on which it stands Each player starts the game with two bishops one moving on white squares and the other on black.
bohemian	A socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts. The urban setting and jazz score give the film a bohemian feel.
cardinal	A deep scarlet colour like that of a cardinal s cassock. Cardinal numbers.
clergy	In Christianity clergymen collectively as distinguished from the laity. All marriages were to be solemnized by the clergy.
columnist	A journalist who writes editorials.
diocesan	Of or concerning a diocese.
elitism	The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite. I ve been accused of elitism and snobbery because of my views on grammar and spelling.
elitist	Someone who believes in rule by an elite group. Critics portray him as an out of touch elitist.
enthrone	Put a monarch on the throne. The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago.
esquire	A young nobleman who, in training for knighthood, acted as an attendant to a knight. J. C. Pearson Esquire.
gentry	The most powerful members of a society. A member of the landed gentry.
hierarch	A person who holds a high position in a hierarchy.
intelligentsia	Intellectuals or highly educated people as a group, especially when regarded as possessing culture and political influence. A distrust of the intelligentsia and of theoretical learning.
lifestyle	Denoting advertising or products designed to appeal to a consumer by association with a desirable lifestyle. The latest lifestyle trends in the retail industries.
manner	A semantic category of adverbs and adverbials which answer the question ‘how. Taking notes in an unobtrusive manner.
noble	Especially in former times a person of noble rank or birth. The king imposed a tax on both nobles and peasants.
nobleman	A man who belongs by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy; a peer.
ordain	Appoint to a clerical posts. He was ordained a minister before entering Parliament.
ordination	A ceremony in which someone is ordained. They travel to Exeter for an ordination.
patrician	An aristocrat or nobleman. A proud patrician face.
peerage	Peers as a class. He was elevated to the peerage two years ago.
plutocracy	A political system governed by the wealthy people. Officials were drawn from the new plutocracy.
pope	The Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
prelate	A bishop or other high ecclesiastical dignitary.
priest	Ordain to the priesthood. The priest celebrated mass at a small altar off the north transept.
royalty	The status or power of a king or queen. The brilliance of her clothes her jewels all revealed her royalty.
ultramontane	Advocating supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline. Ultramontane basins where almost no rain fell.