高貴(こうき)

高貴(こうき) is a na-adjective describing noble birth, aristocratic status, or refined elegance. It carries a formal, literary tone.

Forms

• Na-adjective: 高貴(こうき)な + noun
• Adverbial: 高貴(こうき)に

Common expressions

• 高貴(こうき)な身分(みぶん): noble status/rank
• 高貴(こうき)な生(う)まれ: noble birth
• 高貴(こうき)な雰囲気(ふんいき): noble atmosphere/aura
• 高貴(こうき)な方(かた): a person of high standing

Similar words

• 気高(けだか)い: noble, sublime (inner character or spirit)
• 上品(じょうひん): elegant, refined (manner and taste)
• 高尚(こうしょう): lofty, elevated (interests or thoughts)

Register

Formal and literary. Used in historical contexts, formal descriptions, and figurative praise of someone's dignity.