viscounts
The word “viscounts” has 2 syllables: vis-counts
It's pronounced as /ˈvaɪˌkaʊnts/
What is synonym and antonym for viscounts?
In the thesaurus, “viscounts” has 37 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for viscounts along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for viscounts
- baronets
- barons
- cavaliers
- chevaliers
- country gentlemen
- counts
- dons
- dukes
- earls
- esquires
- gentlemen
- grandees
- hidalgos
- knights
- lords
- lordships
- marchesi
- margraves
- marquesses
- marquis
- marquises
- masters
- milords
- nabobs
- nawabs
- noblemen
- peers
- princelets
- princelings
- princes
- rajas
- seigneurs
- seigniors
- sheikhs
- sheiks
- sires
- squires
Antonyms for viscounts
- boors
- churls
- commoners
- cottars
- cotters
- fellaheen
- fellahin
- peasants
- peones
- peons
- plebeians
- plebs
- proletarians
- toilers
Meanings of viscounts
- noun
- A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and counts.
Example Sentences
- The king’s council was made up of dukes, earls, and viscounts.
- Several viscounts gathered to discuss matters of trade and taxation.
- In medieval times, viscounts often governed lands on behalf of the crown.
- The history book listed the names of all the prominent viscounts of that era.
- At the banquet, the viscounts were seated near the front in places of honor.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to viscounts, such as: baronets, barons, boors, cavaliers, chevaliers, churls, commoners.
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