SINCE 1828
highness
noun
high·ness
| \ ˈhī-nəs
\
\
Definition of highness
1
: the quality or state of being high
2
—used as a title for a person of exalted rank (such as a king or prince)
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for highness
highness
noun
high·ness
| \ ˈhī-nəs
\
\
Kids Definition of highness
1
: the quality or state or being high
highness of temperature
2
—used as a title for a person of very high rank Her Royal Highness, the Queen
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on highness
What made you want to look up highness? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
-
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Original Meanings Quiz
A quiz for the pedantic and those annoyed by them!
Take the quiz -
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share highness
Resources for highness