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She acted nobly by telling the truth.
What does Nobly mean?
Nobly means in an honorable way.
Dictionary definition
In an honorable, brave, or morally good way.
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Nobly in a sentence
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The character nobly helped others without asking for praise.
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In the story, the hero chose nobly even when the easier choice was selfish.
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What does nobly mean?
Nobly describes how someone acts with honor or courage.
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Which word is closest in meaning to nobly?
Honorably is close in meaning to nobly.
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WordNobly.
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MeaningNobly means in an honorable way.
ExampleExample: She acted nobly by telling the truth.
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- Syllables
- noh · blee
- Strongest beat
- noh
- Ending
- blee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noh.
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Synonyms
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honorablyUse for acting with honesty and strong values.
bravelyUse for acting with courage.
Antonyms
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selfishlyUse for acting only for oneself.
dishonorablyUse for acting against good values.
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