lady
The word “lady” has 2 syllables: la-dy.
It's pronounced as /ˈleɪ.di/.
What is synonym and antonym for lady?
In the thesaurus, “lady” has 16 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lady along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lady
- countess
- dame
- duchess
- female
- gentlewoman
- girl
- girlfriend
- madam
- matron
- milady
- nobility
- noblewoman
- princess
- queen
- wife
- woman
Antonyms for lady
- gentleman
Meanings of lady
- noun
- An aristocratic title for a woman; the wife of a lord and/or a woman who holds the position in her own right; a title for a peeress, the wife of a peer or knight, and the daughters and daughters-in-law of certain peers.
- A high priestess.
- The mistress of a household.
- A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
- The feminine of lord.
- A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
- A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess or baroness.
- (polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.
- (in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.
- Used to address a female.
- (ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.
- (familiar) A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.
- A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
- A queen (the playing card).
- (with a professional title) Who is a woman.
- The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster, consisting of calcareous plates; so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure.
- A five-pound note. (Rhyming slang, Lady Godiva for fiver.).
- A woman’s breast.
Example Sentences
- She is a sophisticated lady who carries herself with grace and poise.
- The lady in the elegant gown captured everyone's attention at the gala.
- A true lady knows how to navigate social situations with charm and tact.
- The mysterious lady by the window seemed lost in contemplation.
- Please allow the lady to go ahead, chivalry is never out of style.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lady, such as: countess, dame, duchess, female, gentleman, gentlewoman, girl.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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