ennobling
present participle ofennoble
| 单词 | ennobling |
| 释义 | ennobling present participle ofennoble ennoble verb[T] uk/ɪˈnəʊ.bəl/us/ɪˈnoʊ.bəl/to make someone amemberof thenobility(=highestsocialrank) literary to make something or someonebetterso thatpeopleadmireit, him, or her more: He has thistheorythatsufferingcan ennoble a person'scharacter. Royalty, aristocracy & titles
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Becoming better Examplesofennoblingennobling In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use. On medieval houses, for example, ancient spoils were usually fitted around entrances,ennoblingan otherwise rude structure. From theCambridge English Corpus Military death for young males was viewed asennobling, something to be welcomed in the service of one's country. From theCambridge English Corpus Teachings such as this are neither elevating norennobling, and cannot be attractive. From theCambridge English Corpus Penelope's recitative is surely the 'normal' language for so serious a character; indeed, many will claim it the mostennoblingaspect of her music. From theCambridge English Corpus He is aware, of course, that these two motivations could overlap : after all, anennoblingoffice could confer not just status entitlements but significant financial gains such as tax immunities. From theCambridge English Corpus Mach did not hold the practice of academic science to be itself an especially interesting orennoblingpursuit. From theCambridge English Corpus He has earned promotion andennoblingby long and arduous service and, no doubt, would ornament another place with distinction. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 It is the mostennoblingintellectual and spiritual condition that man can possess and so frequently does not possess. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 They are not only old, but are alsoennobling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 If that be true, it must also be true that great books, great paintings and great plays have noennoblingeffect on a man's conduct. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 But it is also held to be anennoblingprocedure and has correlations with high social prestige. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 No, he was not really saying so, nor was heennoblinganybody with the title of "dog". From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 Some people think that the process of dying should be and can be spirituallyennoblingand even quite a cheerful experience. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 I have always looked upon him as one who can be relied upon to support a project forennoblingour towns and preserving our countryside. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 I strongly hold the view that the human condition isennoblingand unique. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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