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English noun: lordliness

1. lordliness (attribute) formality in bearing and appearance


SamplesHe behaved with great dignity.


Synonymsdignity, gravitas


Broader (hypernym)bearing, comportment, mien, presence

2. lordliness (attribute) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors


Synonymsarrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness


Broader (hypernym)pride, superbia


Narrower (hyponym)condescension, contemptuousness, disdainfulness, domineeringness, hubris, imperiousness, overbearingness, snobbery, snobbishness, snobbism, superciliousness, superiority









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