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    Highness

    /ˈhaɪnɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A title of respect used to address or refer to a prince or princess.
    His Highness has arrived at the royal gala.
    An expression of lofty status or rank.
    The people revered her as their highness, the queen.
    A term used to signify the quality of being high or elevated.
    The highness of the mountain range is awe-inspiring.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'highnesse', from Old English 'hicg', 'hi', meaning high.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Your Highness
    A formal way to address a royal person.
    His Highness
    Used to refer to a prince.
    Her Highness
    Used to refer to a princess.
    Highness of the Lord
    A term used to denote the divine authority of God.

    Related Words

    majesty
    The quality of being majestic; grandeur.
    sovereign
    A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
    noble
    Having high moral qualities or showing fine personal qualities.

    Slang Meanings

    Someone with a lofty attitude or self-importance.
    Don't be such a highness about your achievements!
    Referring to someone acting superior or entitled.
    She walked in here like she was the highness of the place.