adv
nobly
NOHB-lee
adv
1
In a noble, honorable manner.
"He nobly stepped aside so his colleague could take the credit."
How to Use Nobly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in an honorable, admirable way.
Word Forms
more nobly comparative, noblier comparative, most nobly superlative, nobliest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English nobely, formed from "noble" plus the adverb ending "-ly."