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B1 — Intermediateadjective

nobile

noble

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

illustreelevatodignitosomagnanimo

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

vileignobilemeschinobasso

Usage note

'Nobile' can refer to social class (aristocratic) or character (honorable). 'Magnanimo' stresses generosity. 'Meschino' = petty/mean, a strong opposite.

Example

"Ha compiuto un gesto nobile donando tutto alla carità."

"He made a noble gesture by donating everything to charity."

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