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contemptuousness vs lordliness

lordliness vs contemptuousness

contemptuousness and lordliness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemptuousness Yes No No No
lordliness Yes No No No
As nouns, lordliness is a hypernym of contemptuousness; that is, lordliness is a word with a broader meaning than contemptuousness:
  • contemptuousness: the manifestation of scorn and contempt
  • lordliness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hypernyms of contemptuousness include arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness.
contemptuousness (noun) lordliness (noun)
the manifestation of scorn and contempt formality in bearing and appearance
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Difference between contemptuousness and lordliness

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