Definition of Ennobling

1. Adjective. Investing with dignity or honor. "The ennobling influence of cultural surroundings"

Exact synonyms: Dignifying
Similar to: Noble

2. Adjective. Tending to exalt. "Ennobling thoughts"
Exact synonyms: Exalting
Similar to: Inspiring

Definition of Ennobling

1. Verb. (present participle of ennoble) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ennobling

1. ennoble [v] - See also: ennoble

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ennobling

ennewed
ennewing
ennews
enniatin B synthetase
enniche
enniched
enniches
enniching
ennoble
ennobled
ennoblement
ennoblements
ennobler
ennoblers
ennobles
ennobling (current term)
ennui
ennuied
ennuis
ennuye
ennuyed
ennuyee
ennuying
ennuyée
ennuyées
enoate
enoates
enocyanin
enodal
enodation

Literary usage of Ennobling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Constitutional History of the House of Lords by Luke Owen Pike (1894)
"It has been said by an eminent writer on the history of The the Constitution that the doctrine of the ennobling of the 0°th"ne according to his view, ..."

2. View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam (1848)
"... private plate was melted; and the senate held out the promise of ennobling thirty families, who should be most forward in this strife of patriotism. was ..."

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