释义
[ hahy -nis ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈhaɪ nɪs / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun the quality or state of being high; loftiness.
(initial capital letter ) a title of honor given to members of a royal family (usually preceded by His, Her, Your, etc.).
Origin of highness before 900; Middle English heyenes, Old English hēanes. See high, -ness
Words nearby highness high milling, high-minded, Highmore's body, high-muck-a-muck, high-necked, highness , high noon, high-occupancy vehicle, high-occupancy vehicle lane, high-octane, high off the hog, eat
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I had noticed hanging on the wall of the room a photograph, framed in wood, of His Highness the Amr.
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And now, sovereign, that vassal prince has arrived near this city, and has sent us two on in front to inform Your Highness .
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British Dictionary definitions for highness (1 of 2) noun the condition of being high or lofty
British Dictionary definitions for highness (2 of 2) noun (preceded by Your, His, or Her ) a title used to address or refer to a royal person
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