貴い — meaning in English

English meaning

• noble noun A member of the aristocracy.
• superior adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.

Senses

貴い is used for these senses in English:

• highborn Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.
• noble Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
• superior Higher in rank, status, or quality.

noble — full definition

1. noun A member of the aristocracy.
2. adj Having honorable, admirable moral qualities.
3. adj Belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
4. adj In chemistry, describing an element that resists reacting with others.

superior — full definition

1. adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
2. adj Acting as though one is better than others; arrogant.
3. noun A person of higher rank, especially in a job or organisation.

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