Base
Base adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Usage example: a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
Noble
Noble adjective - Having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature.
Usage example: our country was founded on the noble ideas that are put forth in the Founding Fathers' writings
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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With thionite, the user experiences the illusion of the gratification of their every desire, however noble or base.
Source: Fantastic Drug - Earth becomes one in "Turn Left", where Donna Noble never meets the Doctor and he drowns when the base beneath the Thames is flooded.
Source: Crapsack World / Live-Action TV - Nearly the entire fan base still seems to dislike him, although many grudgingly admit he's more of a Noble Demon than a complete meanie.
Source: Literature / Sholan Alliance
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