highness
word
Definition
A title used when speaking to or about a prince, princess, or other royal person of high rank. It is a formal and respectful way to address royalty.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter as 'His Highness', 'Her Highness', or 'Your Highness'. It is mostly used in royal, ceremonial, historical, or very formal contexts, and not in everyday conversation. Do not confuse it with the ordinary noun 'height'.
Example Sentences
The guard bowed to His Highness.
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The announcer kept repeating His Highness's full title during the parade.
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Please wait here, Your Highness.
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They spoke to Her Highness at the event.
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I was so nervous that I almost forgot to say 'Your Highness' when she entered.
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In the movie, everyone treated him like royal Highness, even before the ceremony.
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