n.
[From
The state or quality of being lordly. Shak.
lordliness
| Dictionary: Lord·li·ness |
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noun
- The quality of being arrogant: arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, insolence, loftiness, overbearingness, presumption, pride, pridefulness, proudness, superciliousness, superiority. See attitude/good attitude/bad attitude/neutral attitude.
| WordNet: lordliness |
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
formality in bearing and appearance
Synonyms: dignity, gravitas
Meaning #2:
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Synonyms: arrogance, haughtiness, highhandedness
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Mentioned in
- Tanzwalzer, for orchestra, Op. 53, KiV 288 (Classical Work)
- German Nun (pigeon)
- Angelburg
- Sri sukta
- Rodgau
