Antonyms for excellency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ek-suh-luh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk sə lən si


Definition of excellency

Origin :
  • "high rank," c.1200, from Latin excellentia (see excellence); as a title of honor it dates from early 14c.
  • As in merit : noun advantage
  • As in perfection : noun achievement, completeness
  • As in quality : noun value, status
  • As in highness : noun term of respect, usually to royalty
  • As in superbness : noun excellence
  • As in excellence : noun superiority
Example sentences :
  • It has doubly convinced me of the excellency of your mind, and of the honour of your disposition.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I should like especially to mention him for His Excellency's consideration.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • I tell you, Excellency, that the time will come in this land when those Commons will be king.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • "I see that you know his Excellency," remarked d'Aguilar drily.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • The window is securely fastened, your Excellency, unless he breaks the glass.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • “I have secured some information, your excellency,” replied Dick.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • “That is the proper course, your excellency,” said General Putnam.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • “I haven't secured a great deal of information, your excellency,” was the reply.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • “Good-bye, your excellency,” and saluting, Tom took his departure.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • His Excellency had travelled in most countries, and had profited by his travels.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for excellency

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019