Synonyms for

Ladies

Verb / ˈleɪdi:z / Another word for ladies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ladies refer to a group of women or a polite way of addressing a woman.

Synonyms & similar words

lord gentlewoman madam peeress dame lady noblewoman maam nobleman women females gals girls dames ladies-in-waiting madams misses mistresses maids lassies lasses dolls chicks babes damsels queens princesses divas heroines

Synonyms by register

Formal

women females madams

Informal

gals chicks broads dames

Literary

maidens damsels lasses

Antonyms

men gentlemen boys lads fellows grooms

Common collocations

  • ladies room
  • ladies first
  • ladies and gentlemen
  • ladies' man
  • ladies' night
  • ladies' auxiliary
  • ladies' wear

Word family

noun lady

Usage note

While 'ladies' is a polite term for women, it can sometimes sound dated or overly formal depending on the context. 'Women' is generally a more neutral and widely accepted term.

Example sentences

  1. The ladies went shopping at the mall.
  2. My mom is one of the most elegant ladies I know.
  3. The ladies-in-waiting attended to the queen's needs.
  4. The group of ladies enjoyed a cup of tea together.
  5. The ladies cheered for their favorite team at the game.

Quotes

  • A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. - Jane Austen
  • Ladies, we need to stop judging ourselves and one another. Let's start celebrating what makes us unique. - Arianna Huffington
  • A lady's mind is a complex labyrinth. - Jack Nicholson

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