Lady

Quick meaning: Lady is a noun meaning A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.

Meaning

A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.

More Meanings

1. The feminine of lord, a lordess.
2. A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
3. A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess, or baroness.
4. (polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.
5. (in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.
6. (historical) The mistress of a household.
7. (slang) Used to address a female.

Example Sentences

Hey, lady, move your car!

Please direct this lady to the soft furnishings department.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today. Follow me, ladies!

"I would like the dining room to be fully set by tonight; would you do so?" "Yes, my lady."

Word Forms

• ladies
• ladying
• ladied

Synonyms for lady

Depending on context, synonyms include dame, madam, peeress, gentlewoman, noblewoman, madame.

Antonyms for lady

Common opposites include noble, lord, nobleman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gentlewoman, madam, madame, noblewoman, dame, peeress.

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