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lady

 

[ หˆleษชdi ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

formal

A woman of good social position, especially one of noble birth.

Synonyms

gentlewoman, noblewoman, woman

Examples of usage

  • She was a true lady, always gracious and elegant.
  • The lady of the manor greeted her guests warmly.
Context #2 | Noun

polite

A polite or formal way of referring to a woman.

Synonyms

female, ladylike, woman

Examples of usage

  • Would the lady care for some tea?
  • The young lady helped the elderly man cross the street.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

A woman, especially one who is attractive or stylish.

Synonyms

chick, gal, woman

Examples of usage

  • She's a real lady, always dressed to impress.
  • He's always surrounded by beautiful ladies.

Translations

Translations of the word "lady" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dame

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wanita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒ‡ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dame

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hanฤฑmefendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™๋…€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรกma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะฝั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leydi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dama

Etymology

The word 'lady' originated from the Old English word 'hlรฆfdige', which meant 'female head of a household'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to women of social standing or those with refined manners. In modern usage, 'lady' can carry different connotations depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: ladylike.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,069, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.