ylhäisyys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Excellency noun A formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors.
- highness noun A formal title used to address or refer to a prince, princess, or other member of a royal family.
- ladyship noun A respectful title used to address or refer to a noblewoman, without stating her specific title.
- lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
- lordship noun The rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
- majesty noun Grandeur or impressive dignity, especially of something powerful or royal.
- reverence noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.
Senses
ylhäisyys is used for these senses in English:
- Excellency (used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.
- Highness The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
- highness The state of being high.
- ladyship Term of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.
- lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
- lordship (hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
- majesty The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.
- reverence A form of address for some members of the clergy.
highness — full definition
- noun A formal title used to address or refer to a prince, princess, or other member of a royal family.
- noun The state or quality of being high.