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Definition of lordliness

lordliness

/ˈlɔːrdlinəs/
lord · li · ness
Adverb:lordlily
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Adjective:lordly
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1

The quality or demeanor of being arrogant, haughty, or imperiously proud toward others.

Example

"The director's habitual lordliness alienated many of the junior staff members in the department."

2

High social rank, noble dignity, or majestic grandeur characteristic of a lord.

Example

"The ancient castle retained an aura of feudal lordliness despite centuries of weathering."

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• Rhymes for lordliness

• Nearby Words

loquat
lord
lordlike
lordliness
lordling
lordly
lordship

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'lordlinesse', derived from the adjective 'lordly' (from Old English 'hlāfordlīc', meaning noble or of a lord) and the abstract noun suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lordliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lordliness
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