abbesses
The word “abbesses” has 3 syllables: ab-bess-es.
It's pronounced as /ˈæbɪsɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for abbesses?
In the thesaurus, “abbesses” has 15 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abbesses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abbesses
- abbots
- anchoresses
- bishop
- bishops
- deaconesses
- friars
- monks
- mother superior
- novices
- nuns
- priestesses
- religious
- reverend mother
- sister
- votaries
Antonyms for abbesses
- lay readers
- laymen
- laypeople
- lectors
Meanings of abbesses
- noun
- A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
- (British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.
Example Sentences
- The convent flourished under the guidance of wise abbesses throughout the centuries.
- The ceremony honored the contributions of past and present abbesses to the community.
- Visitors marveled at the dedication and leadership displayed by the remarkable abbesses.
- Generations of nuns looked up to the experienced and compassionate abbesses for inspiration.
- The collective wisdom of the sisterhood was passed down through the teachings of respected abbesses.
On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbesses, such as: abbots, anchoresses, bishop, bishops, deaconesses, friars, lay readers.
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