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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Sentenced to 10 years, he bore the injustice nobly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Farahani is nobly resilient as the endlessly compassionate doctor, mother and sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
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 too thank all the good people who have accepted you so nobly.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
He sang of Odin, the all-father, who was sacrificed to himself as bravely and as nobly as others were sacrificed to him.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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