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enobrecimento

[eh-noh-breh-see-MEN-too]
nounmasculinepl: enobrecimentos
ennoblement, ennobling, elevation
1. The act or process of making noble or more noble in character, dignity, or status
The ennobling of the merchant class occurred gradually over centuries.
O enobrecimento da classe mercantil ocorreu gradualmente ao longo de séculos.
2. An elevation in rank or social standing, particularly through the bestowal of a noble title
His ennobling by the king was a recognition of his service to the realm.
Seu enobrecimento pelo rei foi um reconhecimento de seu serviço ao reino.
3. Moral or spiritual elevation; the refinement or improvement of character or qualities
Education contributes to the ennobling of the human spirit.
A educação contribui para o enobrecimento do espírito humano.
Synonyms
nobrezaelevaçãodignificaçãoennobrecimentoaperfeiçoamento
Antonyms
degradaçãoaviltamentodesonraenvilecimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enobrecimento
Standard usage referring to elevation in status or moral refinement
Portugal
enobrecimento
Standard usage, commonly used in literary and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

enobrecimento do caráter
enobrecimento social
enobrecimento moral
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