Highness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Highness is a noun meaning The state of being high.
Meaning
The state of being high.
More Meanings
- A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.
Example Sentences
'It is as high as heaven, what canst thou do?' It is as the highnesses of heaven: take all the heights and elevations, all the spheres and altitudes of heaven, and try if thou canst reach them with thy short arm; yea, climb up the highest storeys, the loftiest pinnacles, […]
Word Forms
- highnesses
- highnesse
Synonyms for highness
Depending on context, synonyms include loftiness.
Antonyms for highness
Common opposites include lowness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loftiness, majesty, greatness, grandeur, excellence, grace.
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