noble deed
Honorable good action
A noble deed is an act of moral excellence—generous, courageous, or selfless behavior that rises above ordinary conduct.
The phrase carries a slightly elevated or old-fashioned tone, often appearing in stories of heroism or sacrifice: The knight was remembered for his noble deeds.
In casual speech, it may be used with light irony: Washing the dishes—what a noble deed.
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- selflessConcerned with others' welfare
- selfless actDeed benefiting others only
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- courageFortitude facing danger
honor · gallant · knight in shining armor · valor · righteous · do the right thing · virtue · chivalry · altruism · heart of gold · bravery · worthy · generous · mercy · compassion · saving grace · rescue · charitable
- heroeshero, heroes, heroine, heroines, superhero
- chivalryknighthood, knights, chivalry, medieval knights, honor
- ___ deed phrases
- medieval knightsknight, knights, armor, sword, swords
- Arthurian LegendKing Arthur, Merlin, Excalibur, Camelot, Lancelot
- knighthoodknight, knights, knight errant, knights errant, Templars