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ennobled

[ɪnˈnoʊbəld]
adjective/verb (past participle)
enobrecido
1. Made noble in rank, title, or dignity; raised to nobility
He was ennobled by the queen for his service to the crown.
Ele foi enobrecido pela rainha por seu serviço à coroa.
2. Elevated in character, quality, or esteem; made more dignified or honorable
The artist's work was ennobled by its profound emotional depth.
A obra do artista foi enobrecida por sua profundidade emocional.
3. Refined or improved in moral or intellectual quality
His character was ennobled through years of charitable work.
Seu caráter foi enobrecido através de anos de trabalho caritativo.
Synonyms
elevateddignifiedexaltedraisedhonoredrefined
Antonyms
debaseddegradedhumiliatedlowereddiminished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enobrecido
Standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
Portugal
enobrecido
Slightly more formal, often used in historical or formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ennobled by association
ennobled through suffering
ennobled spirit
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