Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being lordly; arrogance or haughtiness manifested in a superior manner toward those considered inferior. This meaning emphasizes pride and condescension.
   • The quality of having a dignified, grand, or majestic bearing and appearance. This meaning emphasizes stately formality and impressive presence.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Arrogance):

  • His constant lordliness made him very unpopular with the staff.
  • She viewed the world with an air of unearned lordliness.

• Noun (Dignified Bearing):

  • The judge carried himself with an appropriate lordliness in the courtroom.
  • There was a natural lordliness to her posture that commanded respect.

Advanced Usage

• "With lordliness": This adverbial phrase describes an action performed in a lordly manner.
  • He dismissed the proposal with a wave of lordliness.

Variants and Related Words

• Lordly (adj): Having the qualities of a lord, especially arrogance or grandeur.
  • a lordly disdain for common opinions
• Lord (n): A person having great power and authority; a ruler or master.

Synonyms

• Arrogance: The quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.
• Haughtiness: The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
• Majesty: Impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty.
• Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Antonyms

• Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance.
• Meekness: The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Air of lordliness": A demeanor that conveys superiority or grandeur.
  • Despite his humble origins, he adopted an air of lordliness.

Noun

1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
2. formality in bearing and appearance
   • he behaved with great dignity