noun
- plural of excellency; outstanding qualities or features
- formal titles of respect used to address high-ranking officials such as governors or ambassadors
Usage: formal; diplomatic
Examples
- The report highlighted the excellencies of the new educational program.
- We must recognize both the excellencies and shortcomings of this proposal.
- Their Excellencies the ambassadors will attend the ceremony.
- The governor was addressed as Your Excellency throughout the meeting.
- The excellencies of her character made her an ideal candidate.
- His Excellency the Minister spoke at the conference.