Meaning
noble
- noble, aristocratic
- noble, lofty
In a sentence
Lei viene da una famiglia nobile di Torino.
She comes from a noble family from Turin.
È stato un gesto molto nobile da parte tua.
It was a very noble gesture on your part.
Non sembra nobile, ma è molto gentile.
He doesn't seem noble, but he's very kind.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nobile | masculine · singular |
| nobile | feminine · singular |
| nobili | masculine · plural |
| nobili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'nobile' for aristocratic titles (e.g., 'famiglia nobile'). For moral nobility, 'nobile' works, but 'generoso' or 'altruista' are more common.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'nobile' (m/s), 'nobili' (m/pl), 'nobile' (f/s), 'nobili' (f/pl). No contractions.
- More formal than 'aristocratico.' Avoid in casual speech unless referring to actual nobility.