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highness

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhaɪnəs/

highness means: A respectful title used when speaking to or about a prince or princess.

noun

ROYAL TITLEB2

A respectful title used when speaking to or about a prince or princess.

  • Your Highness, the car is ready.
  • Her Royal Highness visited the school.
  • We were introduced to His Highness at the palace.

Common phrases: Your Highness, Her Royal Highness, His Highness

BEING HIGHC2

The quality of being far above the ground or at a high point on a scale.

  • The highness of her voice surprised him.
  • The highness of the ceiling made the room feel grand.
  • The instrument allows changes in the highness of each tone.

Similar words: height, elevation

Opposites: lowness

Common phrases: highness of pitch, highness of tone

Questions about highness

What does highness mean?

A respectful title used when speaking to or about a prince or princess.

What is highness in other languages?

Türkçe: hazretleri · Español: alteza · Français: altesse · Deutsch: Hoheit · Italiano: altezza · 日本語: 殿下

How do you pronounce highness?

It is pronounced /ˈhaɪnəs/.

How do you use highness in a sentence?

Your Highness, the car is ready. Her Royal Highness visited the school.

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