NYT Dictionary

ENNOBLE

/ɪˈnəʊbəl/
Verben-NO-bleen-no-ble · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To bestow with nobility, honour or grace.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ennoblen, from Old French ennoblir. Equivalent to en- + noble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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