nobility
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for nobility, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
“Titles of nobility were passed down through generations.”
Opposites
How to use nobility
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
landed nobility
nobility of spirit
title of nobility
Etymology
From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas, built on "noble" plus "-ity."
Full origin of nobility →Frequently asked questions
What does “nobility” mean?
The word “nobility” means the aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege. In plain terms, either the upper social class with inherited titles, or admirable moral character.
How do you pronounce “nobility”?
“Nobility” is pronounced noh-BIH-lih-tee (/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “nobility” in a sentence?
Here is “nobility” used in a sentence: “The nobility once controlled most of the land in the kingdom.”
What part of speech is “nobility”?
“Nobility” is a noun.
Where does the word “nobility” come from?
The word “nobility” comes from Latin. From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas, built on "noble" plus "-ity.".
Is “nobility” a common word?
“Nobility” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “nobility” have?
“Nobility” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
