noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.
2. 2
   Synonym of excellence; the quality of being excellent. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels wordnet
4. 4
   a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by ‘Your’ or ‘His’ or ‘Her’ wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

excellenceexcellenceexcellentnessexcellentnesshighnessmajesty

Example

More examples

"As you ordered, Your Excellency."

Etymology

From Middle English excellencie, from Latin excellentia.

Related phrases

Her ExcellencyHis ExcellencyYour Excellency

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