lordliness
lordliness · lordlinesses
The property of being lordlyThe property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.
More definitions
- formality in bearing and appearance
- overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Origin
From Middle English lordlines, lordlynes, lordlinesse, equivalent to lordly + -ness.From Middle English lordlines, lordlynes, lordlinesse, equivalent to lordly + -ness.
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Forms
plural: lordlinesses| Singular | lordliness |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- formality in bearing and appearance:dignitygravitas
- overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors:arrogancehaughtinesshauteurhigh-handedness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlordly
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable