I'll come back in the course of the evening, if agreeable to you, and endeavor to meet your wishes respecting this unfortunate family matter, and the nobbiest way of keeping it quiet.
Source: wiktionary
Nobby
Synonyms for "nobby" (90 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
ace-highbadbang upbang-upbonzerbossbrawbullybut goodchicclassyclothes consciousclothes-consciouscoolcorkingcosmopolitancrackerjackdandy
Strong matches (27)
Related words (45)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ace-high, bad, bang up, bang-up, bonzer.
- Sentence evidence is available for nobby, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "nobby".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nobby"
Keep "nobby" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "nobby" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "nobby", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "nobby" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
"[…]What makes it worse,” she continued, in the extremity of confidence, “I heard those two cricketing men say just now, 'She's the nobbiest girl on the boat.' But I don't mind it, you know, Harry."
Source: wiktionary
Undertaking?—why it's the dead-surest business in Christendom, and the nobbiest.
Source: wiktionary
1925 April 11, Busybody, "Jottings About Town", in The New Yorker, page 25, Quite nobby are the suitings appearing on some of our better Fifth Avenue young men.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nobby"?
Closest matches include ace-high, bad, bang up, bang-up, bonzer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nobby"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.