highness

CEFRB2

/ˈhaɪnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality or position of being high.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.

Examples

  • I refuse to be called anything besides "Your Highness".

  • Where is her royal highness?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

  2. The state of being high.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The prince was addressed as 'Your blank by the court.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English hyghnesse; equivalent to high + -ness.