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highness

highness

18 6.5
Being far above other things in place, amount, or strength
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪnəs/
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  • The highness of the building allowed it to be seen from miles away.
  • Royal Highness
  • Yes, your highness
  • No, your highness

Examples

Synonyms

greatness
vshighness
165 3.5

The quality of being very important and admired for skill or achievements

centres on literal or measured elevation rather than importance
prestige
vshighness
62 5.1

High respect and admiration that people give for success or power

speaks of height or intensity rather than social approval
dignity
vshighness
  • Formal
20 4.1

A high official rank or title that shows respect and power

refers to being at a high level or intensity, not an office
grandeur
vshighness
9 6.1

A quality of strong moral character that earns respect

is about being at a high degree or level rather than noble impressiveness
preeminence
vshighness
4 7.9

Being better than others in an area, like skill or success

describes elevation in level or intensity, not rivalry or superiority
eminence
vshighness
  • Formal
4 7.9

High respect for a person because of their work in a field

emphasizes general elevation in amount, position, or intensity
high status
vshighness
3 4.4

A position of respect and importance in society or at work

focuses on elevated degree or height rather than social rank
stateliness
vshighness
1 7.2

A calm, serious, and impressive way of behaving or looking

refers to elevation in degree or position rather than manner
nobleness
vshighness
  • Formal
1 6.6

Being kind and honest in a way people respect

focuses on elevation in amount, position, or intensity rather than virtue
loftiness
vshighness
1 7.5

Being high in position or having noble, admired ideas and style

is about being elevated in level, amount, or intensity
regalness
vshighness
1 6.7

A quality of being like a king or queen, showing calm, dignity, and elegance

describes height or level in general, not regal style
princeliness
vshighness
1 6.7

A grand, noble style like that of a prince

means being elevated in level or amount, not noble image
illustriousness
vshighness
  • Formal
8.6

Great fame and respect for doing important work

refers to an elevated state or level rather than public fame
prestigiousness
vshighness
7.9

A quality of being respected and admired because of success, power, or money

indicates an elevated amount or position, not reputation
regality
vshighness
  • Literature
8.6

A grand, impressive way of acting like a king or queen

focuses on general elevation or intensity, not royal traits

Antonyms

4.0

A thing that is close to the ground

How High

summit
89 3.6
highness
18 6.5
elevation
12 4.1
height
340 1.0
lowness
4.0

Surface Forms

highness singular
highnesses plural

Morphology

highness = high (transparent) = high + ness

The suffix '-ness' is a standard noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality, making the transformation clear.

Etymology

The word highness comes from old English by joining high ('tall' or 'at a high level') with the ending -ness, which makes a quality into a thing. So, highness means 'the state of being high', used for height, level, intensity, or to show respect for a royal person.