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- [hahy-nis]
- /ˈhaɪ nɪs/
- /ˈhaɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-nis]
- /ˈhaɪ nɪs/
Definitions of highness word
- noun highness the quality or state of being high; loftiness. 1
- noun highness (initial capital letter) a title of honor given to members of a royal family (usually preceded by His, Her, Your, etc.). 1
- noun highness The state of being high. 1
- noun highness Royal title 1
- countable noun highness Expressions such as 'Your Highness' or 'His Highness' are used to address or refer to a member of the royal family other than a king or queen. 0
- noun highness the condition of being high or lofty 0
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Origin of highness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English heyenes, Old English hēanes. See high, -ness
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Parts of speech for Highness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
highness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
highness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for highness
noun highness
- length — the longest extent of anything as measured from end to end: the length of a river.
- loftiness — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- height — extent or distance upward: The balloon stopped rising at a height of 500 feet.
- tallness — having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass.
- majesty — regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres.
Antonyms for highness
noun highness
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
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