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Nobleness

The quality or state of being noble; greatness; dignity; magnanimity; elevation of mind, character, or station; nobility; grandeur; stateliness.

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High-mindedness 76% connected

The quality of being highminded; nobleness; magnanimity.

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Idealism 76% connected

The quality or state of being ideal.

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Sublimity 76% connected

The quality or state of being sublime (in any sense of the adjective).

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Honorableness 76% connected

The state of being honorable; eminence; distinction.

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Magnanimous 74% connected

Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous cha…

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Magnanimous 74% connected

Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous cha…

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Ignoble 66% connected

Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble.

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Ignoble 66% connected

Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble.

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Noble 66% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

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Noble 66% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

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Grandeur 92% connected

The state or quality of being grand; vastness; greatness; splendor; magnificence; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of thought or expression…

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Nobility 92% connected

The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.

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