A title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'.

Polish: ekscelencja

An outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels.

synonym: excellence.

Roget 877: title, honor; knighthood etc. (nobility) 875.    highness, excellency, grace; lordship, worship; reverence, reverend; esquire, sir, master, Mr.   , signor, senor, Mein Herr [G.], mynheer^†; your honor, his honor; serene highness; handle to one's name.    decoration, laurel, palm, wreath, garland, bays, medal, ribbon, riband, blue ribbon, cordon, cross, crown, coronet, star, garter; feather, feather in one's cap; epaulet, epaulette, colors, cockade; livery; order, arms, shield, scutcheon; reward etc. 973.    ... show more