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What is another word for Lady? – 284 Lady Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    woman gentlewoman mistress madam dame matron dowager countess duchess baroness noblewoman aristocrat socialite heiress princess queen female girl lass maiden damsel heroine femme femme fatale seductress siren enchantress goddess idol icon celebrity starlet diva songstress actress model beauty belle darling sweetheart beloved lovely charming elegant refined gracious polite courteous civilized cultured sophisticated urbane suave debonair chivalrous gallant courteous respectful deferential obsequious sycophantic flattering effusive fulsome excessive lavish profuse munificent generous benevolent kind compassionate sympathetic empathetic tender gentle soft delicate dainty petite slender slim attractive alluring captivating beguiling enticing irresistible charming winsome winning disarming sweet lovely beautiful gorgeous stunning ravishing resplendent magnificent glorious triumphant victorious proud haughty imperious regal majestic stately dignified imposing impressive awesome formidable powerful strong fierce intense passionate ardent fervent zealous enthusiastic eager keen interested engaged involved committed dedicated devoted loyal faithful constant steadfast true genuine sincere authentic real natural spontaneous unaffected unpretentious humble modest unassuming lowly meek mild gentle kind benevolent beneficent charitable philanthropic generous munificent lavish profuse openhanded freehanded bountiful munificent abundant copious plentiful rich wealthy affluent opulent luxurious sumptuous extravagant grand magnificent splendid glorious triumphant victorious proud haughty imperious regal majestic stately dignified imposing impressive awesome formidable powerful strong fierce intense passionate ardent fervent zealous enthusiastic eager keen interested engaged involved committed dedicated devoted loyal faithful constant steadfast true genuine sincere authentic real natural spontaneous unaffected unpretentious humble modest unassuming lowly meek mild

    Meaning of Lady

    A woman of high social class or a woman considered to be polite and well-behaved.

    Definitions

    • A woman of high social class, especially one of wealth or title
    • A woman considered to be polite and well-behaved
    • Used as a term of respect or affection for a woman

    Etymology of Lady

    The word "lady" comes from the Old English words "hlæfdige" and "hlæd", which referred to a woman who kneads bread, and is related to the word "loaf"
    The word's meaning expanded over time to include a woman of high social class or a woman considered to be polite and well-behaved
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century and has undergone significant changes in meaning and usage over the centuries

    Example Uses

    • The lady of the house welcomed us warmly and offered us refreshments
    • She was a lady of great beauty and charm, and everyone in the room was drawn to her
    • The lady in question was a prominent socialite and philanthropist, known for her generosity and kindness
    • He treated her like a lady, opening doors for her and offering her his seat
    • She was a true lady, always polite and courteous, even in difficult situations

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    man gentleman lord master sir male boy lad gentleman rogue rascal scoundrel knave varlet cad bounder blackguard villain scamp ne'er-do-well good-for-nothing wastrel profligate libertine debauchee lecher sensualist voluptuary sybarite hedonist epicure gastronome gourmand glutton drunkard sot toper drunk inebriate intoxicated besotted addicted depraved corrupt degenerate perverse wicked evil vile foul filthy disgusting repulsive repugnant abhorrent odious hateful