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ENNOBLING

• ENNOBLING (adjective)
The adjective ENNOBLING has 2 senses:

1. investing with dignity or honor
2. tending to exalt

Familiarity information: ENNOBLING used as an adjective is rare.

• ENNOBLING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Investing with dignity or honor

Synonyms:

dignifying; ennobling

Context examples:

the dignifying effect of his presence / the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings

Similar:

noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Tending to exalt

Synonyms:

exalting; ennobling

Context examples:

an exalting eulogy / ennobling thoughts

Similar:

inspiring (stimulating or exalting to the spirit)

"New broom sweeps clean."
(English proverb)
"Whatever you sow, you reap."
(Afghanistan proverb)
"I taught him archery everyday, and when he got good at it he throw an arrow at me."
(Arabic proverb)
"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
(Corsican proverb)

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