Young lady: meaning, definitions and examples
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young lady
[ jʌŋ ˈleɪdi ]
formal
A young woman, typically in her late teens or early twenties, who is polite, well-mannered, and graceful.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a charming young lady.
- The young lady greeted us with a smile.
- The young lady was elegantly dressed for the occasion.
Translations
Translations of the word "young lady" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jovem senhora
🇮🇳 युवा महिला
🇩🇪 junge Dame
🇮🇩 wanita muda
🇺🇦 молода леді
🇵🇱 młoda dama
🇯🇵 若い女性
🇫🇷 jeune dame
🇪🇸 joven dama
🇹🇷 genç bayan
🇰🇷 젊은 여성
🇸🇦 سيدة شابة
🇨🇿 mladá dáma
🇸🇰 mladá dáma
🇨🇳 年轻女士
🇸🇮 mlada dama
🇮🇸 ung dama
🇰🇿 жас ханым
🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდა ლედი
🇦🇿 gənc xanım
🇲🇽 joven dama
Word origin
The term 'young lady' has been used for centuries to refer to a female in her youth. It is a polite and respectful way to address a woman, emphasizing her youth and possibly innocence. The phrase has evolved over time but continues to be a common and accepted term in modern English.