of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; of noble birth'

having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; a noble spirit; noble deeds'

a titled peer of the realm

[ Syn: lord , lord , nobleman , nobleman ]

impressive in appearance; a baronial mansion; an imposing residence; a noble tree; severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses; stately columns

[ Syn: baronial , imposing , stately ]

inert especially toward oxygen; a noble gas such as helium or neon; noble metals include gold and silver and platinum'