Meaning of Highness | Babel Free
ˈhaɪnəsDefinitions
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The state of being high. uncountable, usually
- The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
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A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess. uncountable, usually
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The style of an emperor or king. obsolete
Equivalents
Examples
“'It is as high as heaven, what canst thou do?' It is as the highnesses of heaven: take all the heights and elevations, all the spheres and altitudes of heaven, and try if thou canst reach them with thy short arm; yea, climb up the highest storeys, the loftiest pinnacles, […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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