Antonyms for highness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hahy-nis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪ nɪs

disrespect

Definition of highness

Origin : Old English heanes; see high (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "royalty, excellence, nobility" is early 13c.; Your Highness as a form of address to English royalty is attested from c.1400.

noun quality of being high
noun term of respect, usually to royalty

Example sentences :

He went on telling many things, new to us, of the highness of the Lenni-Lenape.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

Pardon me—will not your Highness accept one of my poor cigarettes?
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

My room-mate had recognized it, even to the extent of calling me "Your Highness."
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

Restore him to those feelings thou art all in all with his highness!
Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"If your Highness will excuse my persistence," began Mr. Taylor blandly.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

That is another question which I sincerely hope your Highness will not press.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

"It is just the jolly kind of thing I should have delighted in," wrote her Highness.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

"I shall not keep you longer from his Highness," said the Princess with freezing dignity.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

"I shall do my best, your Highness," said the girl, with quiet deference.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

My faith, if he goes as far as "Highness," he will have all my purse.
Extract from : « The Middle Class Gentleman » by Moliere

Synonyms for highness

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