ness

1 of 2

noun

ˈnes 

: cape, promontory

-ness

2 of 2

noun suffix

: state : condition : quality : degree

goodness

Synonyms

Noun

• headland
• point
• promontory

Examples of ness in a Sentence

Noun

from atop the ness, there was a beautiful view of the coastline as it stretched for miles into the distance

the little skiff rounded the tip of the ness

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

So, there’s going to be that bro-y ness and physicality. —Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2023

Like Nike shoes and New Balance shoes, the best Adidas shoes are nothing short of style, comfort, performance, and iconic-ness. —Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 12 Apr. 2023

Part of his sound is a kind of warm overblown-ness. —Ryan Reed, SPIN, 4 Apr. 2023

Loki met Lokis who were memes of Loki-ness. —Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English nasse, from Old English næss; akin to Old English nasu nose — more at nose

Noun suffix

Middle English -nes, from Old English; akin to Old High German -nissa -ness

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

-ness

noun suffix

nəs

: state : condition : quality

goodness

Etymology

Noun suffix

Old English -nes (suffix) "state, condition, quality"