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Definition of ennoble

ennoble

/ɪˈnoʊ.bəl/
en · no · ble
Adjective:ennobling
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Past Simple:ennobled
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Past Participle:ennobled
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Present Participle:ennobling
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• verb

1

To give someone or something a noble quality, greater dignity, or higher moral character.

Example

"The philosopher argued that selfless service to the community helps to ennoble the human spirit."

2

To confer a title or rank of nobility upon someone.

Example

"The monarch decided to ennoble the distinguished diplomat in recognition of his decades of service to the crown."

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• Rhymes for ennoble

• Nearby Words

enlivenment
enmesh
enmity
ennoble
enoki
enormity
enormous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French 'ennoblir', formed from the prefix 'en-' (to make) and 'noble' (from Latin 'nobilis', meaning well-known or high-born).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ennoble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ennoble
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