What is the meaning of ennobling?

verb

  • Confer dignity or honor upon.
    • usage: "He was dignified with a title"
  • Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.

adjective

  • Investing with dignity or honor.
    • usage: "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings"
  • Tending to exalt.
    • usage: "an exalting eulogy"; "ennobling thoughts"
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