nobly
Americanadverb
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in a noble manner.
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courageously; bravely; gallantly.
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splendidly; superbly; magnificently.
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of noble ancestry.
nobly born.
Etymology
Origin of nobly
First recorded in 1250–1300, nobly is from the Middle English word nobliche; see noble, -ly
Example Sentences
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Nobly borne upon a rumbling gun carriage came the coffin of Fayolle, he who succeeded Petain and held Verdun through the dire summer of 1917.
From Time Magazine Archive
Eloquent, outspoken Shade, Viewing the world some men have made And now perfect with all their art, Nobly take the others' part.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nobly, Scali did--passing up the scoop of a lifetime.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I don’t mean Roger the kitchen boy. I mean children such as yourself. Nobly born children. Would you like to have some companions of that sort?”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
Nobly they fought and bravely, but not well, And sank heart-wounded by a subtle spell.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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