Noun: lordliness lord-li-nus
- Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
"His lordliness toward the staff made him universally disliked";
- arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness
- Formality in bearing and appearance
"he behaved with great lordliness";
- dignity, gravitas
Type of: bearing, comportment, mien, presence, pride, superbia