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Baroness

Verb / ˈberʌnɪs / Another word for baroness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A woman who holds the rank of baron in her own right or by marriage to a baron.

Synonyms & similar words

noblewoman lady peeress aristocrat countess duchess marquess viscountess heiress mistress madam matriarch matron gentlewoman noble patrician

Synonyms by register

Formal

countess lady noblewoman aristocrat

Literary

dame madam

Antonyms

commoner peasant serf plebeian laborer worker

Common collocations

  • the baroness
  • a baroness
  • her ladyship the baroness
  • Baroness Thatcher
  • Baroness von
  • wealthy baroness
  • titled baroness

Word family

noun baroness
adjective baronial

Usage note

A baroness is the wife or widow of a baron, or a woman who holds baronial rank in her own right. It is a formal title of nobility.

Example sentences

  1. The baroness wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
  2. The baroness was known for her charitable work.
  3. The baroness's husband passed away, leaving her with his estate.
  4. The baroness's children will inherit her title when she passes away.
  5. The baroness invited her friends over for tea.

Quotes

  • "I am a baroness. I have a title." - Margaret Thatcher
  • "I was born a baroness and I have never been anything else." - Barbara Cartland
  • "I can't bear a woman who is a baroness or some titled person who has got nothing to recommend her." - Agatha Christie

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