Synonyms for
Lordship
Definition
a nobleman's title or status
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- his lordship
- your lordship
- my lord
- lordship and lady
- lordship of the manor
- lordship over
- title of lordship
Word family
Usage note
Lordship is a formal term referring to the status, authority, or domain of a lord. It is often used in historical contexts or when addressing a nobleman. The informal synonyms are rare and often humorous.
Example sentences
- The queen granted him the lordship of the land.
- He addressed the lordship as 'your grace'.
- The lordship's castle was the biggest in the kingdom.
- The lordship had many servants to attend to their needs.
- The lordship's power extended to the surrounding towns and villages.
Quotes
'It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.' - Niccolo Machiavelli
'The love of power, like the love of money, increases with the possession of it; and we know in what ruin these baneful passions have involved human societies in all ages when they have been let loose and suffered to rage uncontrolled - John Jay
'All I say is, kings is kings, and you got to make allowances. Take them all around, they’re a mighty ornery lot. It’s the way they’re raised.' - Mark Twain