noun
- Plural of nobility; the quality or state of being noble in character, rank, or birth.
- The social class or rank of nobles; the aristocracy.
Usage: Often used in formal or literary contexts; Can refer to noble persons collectively or to noble qualities
Usage: Historical or formal usage
Examples
- The noblesses of Europe gathered for the royal wedding.
- Her actions demonstrated the noblesses of character that defined her family.
- The old regime was built on the privileges of the noblesses.
- He showed great noblesses in forgiving his enemies.
- The noblesses of the realm held significant political power.
- True noblesses comes not from birth but from virtue.