Making someone or something more noble, dignified, or worthy; having the quality of elevating character or spirit.
Present participle of 'ennoble' (Old French 'ennobler'), formed by adding '-ing' to the verb stem. This adjective form became common in English prose during the 16th-17th centuries.
The adjective 'ennobling' is one of the most romantic words in English—it describes experiences, sacrifices, or pursuits that are supposed to make us better people. From 'ennobling poverty' in 19th-century literature to 'the ennobling power of education' today, it elevates whatever it describes.
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