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
    1. 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.
    2. A high priestess.
    3. The mistress of a household.
    4. A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
    5. The feminine of lord.
    6. A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.
    7. A title that can be used instead of the formal terms of marchioness, countess, viscountess or baroness.
    8. (polite or used by children) A woman: an adult female human.
    9. (in the plural) A polite reference or form of address to women.
    10. Used to address a female.
    11. (ladies' or ladies) Toilets intended for use by women.
    12. (familiar) A wife or girlfriend; a sweetheart.
    13. A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
    14. A queen (the playing card).
    15. (with a professional title) Who is a woman.
    16. The triturating apparatus in the stomach of a lobster, consisting of calcareous plates; so called from a fancied resemblance to a seated female figure.
    17. A five-pound note. (Rhyming slang, Lady Godiva for fiver.).
    18. 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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badness

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dame

gal

  • female
  • girl
  • girlfriend
  • lady
  • mother
  • woman
  • young woman

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