nobility

Definitions

The group of people belonging to the highest social class in a country, often possessing hereditary titles.

The quality of being noble in character, mind, or spirit; moral excellence.

Examples

The queen was known throughout the kingdom for her grace and nobility.

He acted with great nobility by sacrificing his own comfort to help those in need.

Synonyms

aristocracy peerage gentry nobleness virtue dignity magnanimity

Antonyms

commonalty peasantry vulgarity baseness meanness dishonor wickedness