adv

nobly

NOHB-lee

Nobly (adv) means In a noble, honorable manner. Example: “He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit.”

adv

In a noble, honorable manner.

"He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit."

How to use nobly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in an honorable, admirable way.

more nobly comparative, noblier comparative, most nobly superlative, nobliest superlative

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From Middle English nobely, formed from "noble" plus the adverb ending "-ly."

Origin: Middle English

What does “nobly” mean?

The word “nobly” means in a noble, honorable manner. In plain terms, doing something in an honorable, admirable way.

How do you pronounce “nobly”?

“Nobly” is pronounced NOHB-lee (/ˈnoʊbli/ in IPA).

How do you use “nobly” in a sentence?

Here is “nobly” used in a sentence: “He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit.”

What part of speech is “nobly”?

“Nobly” is an adverb.

Where does the word “nobly” come from?

The word “nobly” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nobely, formed from "noble" plus the adverb ending "-ly.".