Highnesses Meaning in English

word · lemma: highness

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Definition

'Highnesses' is the plural form of 'Highness', a formal title used to address or refer to members of a royal family, such as princes or princesses.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely formal and mostly used in official, ceremonial, or diplomatic contexts. Rarely heard in everyday conversation. Used directly as 'Your Highnesses' when addressing more than one royal person. Do not use for kings or queens—that would be 'Majesties.'

• Spanish: altezas
• Portuguese (BR): altezas
• Portuguese (PT): altezas
• Chinese (Simplified): 殿下们
• Chinese (Traditional): 殿下們
• Hindi: महाराजाधिराजगण
• Arabic: صاحبات السمو
• Bengali: হাইনেসগণ - উচ্চাসনীগণ (রাজপরিবারের সদস্যদের জন্য)
• Russian: Высочества
• Japanese: 殿下方
• Vietnamese: các Đức ngài - các Hoàng thân
• Korean: 전하들
• Turkish: Yüksekleri
• Urdu: عالیجاہ حضرات
• Indonesian: Yang Mulia (jamak)

Example Sentences

The two princes were addressed as Your Highnesses.

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All the Highnesses attended the royal banquet.

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We welcome Their Royal Highnesses to our country.

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Her and her sister are both Highnesses, so the staff is always extra careful.

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The letter was addressed to Their Serene Highnesses of Monaco.

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You must use 'Your Highnesses' when speaking formally to both princesses.

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