Synonyms for

Lady

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

Definition

a woman who is refined, polite, and well-spoken

Synonyms & similar words

lord madam lady noblewoman maam nobleman dame peeress gentlewoman woman female gentlewoman ladylike maiden miss madam dame gal lass lassie lassy ma'am madame missy senorita signorina donna femme milady

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentlewoman madam dame

Informal

chick doll broad broad dame

Literary

damsel maiden lass

Antonyms

man gentleman boy lord knave rascal

Common collocations

  • a lady of leisure
  • lady luck
  • lady of the house
  • my lady
  • the first lady
  • lady in waiting
  • lady bug

Word family

noun lady
adjective ladylike

Usage note

While 'lady' can refer to any adult woman, it often carries connotations of refinement, good breeding, or high social status. It can also be used in specific titles or to refer to a female companion.

Example sentences

  1. My grandmother is a very kind and polite lady.
  2. The lady who lives next door to us has a beautiful garden.
  3. The lady at the library helped me find a book about dinosaurs.
  4. My mom is a very hardworking lady who takes care of our family.
  5. The lady on the phone was very helpful and answered all my questions.

Quotes

  • A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.
  • The only way to behave to a woman is to make love to her if she is pretty, and to someone else if she is plain.
  • A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.

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