"noblier" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈnəʊbliə/ [Received-Pronunciation]
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  1. (rare, literary) comparative form of nobly: more nobly Tags: comparative, form-of, literary, rare Form of: nobly (extra: more nobly)
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