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adjective

Definition of ennoblednext
as in exalted

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ennobled

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verb

past tense of ennoble
as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to the heroic actions of firefighters during the terrorist attack did much to ennoble the profession of fire fighting in the public mind

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ennobled
  1. exalted
  2. elevated
  3. noble
  4. promoted
  5. magnanimous
  6. sublime
Adjective
  • But more important, the global picture that this Austrian city brings to its vast array of events demonstrates how great artists from all parts of a warring world can practice cultural diplomacy on an exalted level.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • No other team has this type of exalted status and generate such fervour.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of exalted
Verb
  • This causes turtles to float in an awkward position with their rear ends elevated—making swimming considerably difficult and preventing the animal from diving far beneath the surface.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Zucker has since elevated to occasional top-six minutes and is fourth on the team with 23 points.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevated
Adjective
  • The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This cute name has a plethora of nickname options, including Bert, Al, or Bertie. Origin: German Meaning: Bright, noble Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alberto, Al, Bert More 1920s Names for Boys Jack: The name Jack is a forever favorite for a reason.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of noble
Verb
  • Washington once promoted economic interdependence but now openly weaponizes it.
    Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Anderson was promoted to lead vocalist after joining Chic on tour, sharing the role with Luci Martin from 1978-1983.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoted
Adjective
  • Paula was such a magnanimous and spectacular personality, and so warm and kind.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The big brother was magnanimous, always including Jim in games with his friends.
    Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Definition of magnanimous
Adjective
  • As with any great Rosé Champagne, there is sublime harmony and complexity.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • There’s an intriguing discomfort to Nate Heller’s score and how Marielle uses sound, plus a kind of percussive editing rhythm to make the film’s mundane events feel heavy and its surreal events feel sublime.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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