Synonyms for

Duchess

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

Definition

a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right or by marriage

Synonyms & similar words

noblewoman peeress aristocrat lady countess marquise viscountess baroness princess queen empress matriarch mistress madam missus milady madame gentlewoman matron dame

Synonyms by register

Formal

noblewoman aristocrat countess marchioness

Literary

lady of the manor peeress

Antonyms

peasant commoner serf villein laborer worker

Common collocations

  • young duchess
  • new duchess
  • former duchess
  • Duchess of Cambridge
  • Duchess of Cornwall
  • Duchess of York
  • Duchess of Sussex
  • Duchess of Wellington

Word family

noun duchess
adjective ducal

Usage note

A duchess is a female member of the nobility, typically the wife or widow of a duke. It is a title of high rank within a monarchy or aristocracy.

Example sentences

  1. The duchess lived in a grand castle with her family.
  2. The duchess wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
  3. The duchess was known for her kindness to the people in her town.
  4. The duchess traveled to different countries to represent her country.
  5. The duchess enjoyed reading books and painting in her free time.

Quotes

  • "I have always thought of a duchess as the mistress of a very large house, and a very small husband." - G.K. Chesterton
  • "A duchess is a lady whom the rest of the ladies look at and say, 'There but for the grace of God go I.'" - Mae West
  • "The difference between a duchess and a streetwalker is not in the way she behaves, but in the way she is treated." - George Bernard Shaw

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