nobleman

Noun

Meaning

One of the nobility; a noble; a peer; one who enjoys rank above a commoner, either by virtue of birth, by office, or by patent.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lord noble patrician aristocrat peer gentleman magnate royal emperor prince knight duke goodman baron don
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Antonyms

slayer missy lady madam peasant counterpoint
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Hypernyms

male aristocrat

Hyponyms

duke baron marquis palatine marquess thane

Phrases with the word

local nobleman civil nobleman provincial nobleman certain nobleman primary nobleman principal nobleman

Derivatives

noblemen

Examples

The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics. Richard Rorty

It was my mustache that landed jobs for me. In those silent-film days it was the mark of a villain. When I realized they had me pegged as a foreign nobleman type I began to live the part, too. I bought a pair of white spats, an ascot tie and a walking stick. Adolphe Menjou

The slim and agile baritone, Vytas Juozapaitis, portrayed the Don as a self centered nobleman. He sang with a pleasant voice, and unlike most interpreters of the role, he had no trouble tossing off the 'Champagne Aria' at top speed. Vytautas Juozapaitis

A stick for the nobody, a hint for the nobleman. Afghan Proverb

A degenerate nobleman is like a turnip. There is nothing good of him but that which is underground. English Proverb

The peasant sweats and the nobleman is always right. Russian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

noblebright Nobleford nobleite noblemanly nobleness nobleperson