noun
Uncommon
Excellency
EHK-suh-luhn-see
Excellency (noun) means a formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors. Example: “The delegates greeted the ambassador as "Your Excellency.”
noun
1
A formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors.
"The delegates greeted the ambassador as "Your Excellency.""
How to use Excellency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful title for a high-ranking official.
Common pairings
Your Excellency
His Excellency
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Latin excellentia, the same root as "excellence."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Excellency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Excellency” mean?
The word “Excellency” means a formal title used to address certain high officials, such as ambassadors or governors. In plain terms, a respectful title for a high-ranking official.
How do you pronounce “Excellency”?
“Excellency” is pronounced EHK-suh-luhn-see (/ˈɛk.sə.lən.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Excellency” in a sentence?
Here is “Excellency” used in a sentence: “The delegates greeted the ambassador as "Your Excellency.".”
What part of speech is “Excellency”?
“Excellency” is a noun.
Where does the word “Excellency” come from?
The word “Excellency” comes from Latin. From Latin excellentia, the same root as "excellence.".
Is “Excellency” a common word?
“Excellency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
