adv
nobly
NOHB-lee
Nobly (adv) means In a noble, honorable manner. Example: “He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit.”
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In a noble, honorable manner.
"He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit."
"In the end he died nobly, trying to save the lives of others."
How to use nobly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in an honorable, admirable way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nobly, noblier
- Superlative
- most nobly, nobliest
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Etymology
From Middle English nobely, formed from "noble" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
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Frequently asked questions
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.".
