1. the quality of being dignified, noble, or grand in manner or appearance
2. arrogant or haughty behavior; excessive pride
Usage: often negative

Examples

• The castle’s lordliness impressed all who visited.
• His lordliness was evident in the way he carried himself.
• The mansion displayed an air of lordliness with its marble columns.
• She criticized his lordliness and condescending attitude.
• The ceremony was conducted with appropriate lordliness.
• His lordliness made him unpopular among his peers.
• The portrait captured the subject’s natural lordliness.