lordliness
/'lɔ:dlinis/
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Definition
- 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
- overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
- formality in bearing and appearance
- he behaved with great dignity