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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What actress will nobly step in as Nora and save the production, while reducing Marcin to a puddle of self-recrimination and doubt?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
And with “Pavements,” he’s made a film that nobly and triumphantly searches for a way to capture the band’s essence.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
All of the clues to her life as a warrior were eclipsed by her nobly styled hair and a lack of imagination.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2024
I nobly resisted using AI to crack the case of who sent me this intriguing book, instead texting friends and posting on Instagram to uncover the culprit.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 21, 2023
Pheidon the king there gave me refuge, nobly, with no talk of reward.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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