Synonyms for

Viscount

Verb / ˈvɪskaʊnt / Another word for viscount — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rank of British nobility below an earl and above a baron.

Synonyms & similar words

Baron Earl Lord Nobleman Peer Aristocrat Patrician Gentry Squire Knight Duke Marquess Count Prince Emperor King Monarch Sovereign Ruler

Example sentences

  1. The viscount's estate was vast and luxurious.
  2. The viscount was known for his chivalry and generosity.
  3. The queen granted the viscount a knighthood for his services to the kingdom.
  4. The viscount attended the royal banquet in his finest attire.
  5. The viscount was a respected member of the House of Lords.

Quotes

  • I have always said that if Great Britain were defeated in war I hoped we should find a Winston Churchill to lead us in peace. I am sorry that I cannot find a Viscount Addison to send to the United States to help their President and their Congress to solve the problem of unemployment. - Stanley Baldwin
  • Hereditary honors are a noble and a splendid treasure to descendants. - Plato
  • I feel sure that no girl would go to the altar if she knew all. - The Viscountess Rhondda

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