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lady

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lady

1 an adult female human being
  • "Ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician.
Synonyms of lady

female, woman
Words Related to lady

dame, gentlewoman

madam, madame, senora (or señora)

beauty, belle, damsel, gal, girl, ingenue (or ingénue), lass, lassie, mademoiselle, maid, maiden, miss, senorita (or señorita)
2 a female partner in a marriage
  • What would you and your good lady like to drink?
Synonyms of lady

madam, missus (or missis), Mrs., old lady, wife
Words Related to lady

bride

better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse

dowager, matron

hausfrau, homemaker, housewife

widow
3 a woman of high birth or social position
  • The ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly.
Synonyms of lady

dame, gentlewoman, milady, noblewoman, peeress
Words Related to lady

baroness, countess, duchess, marchesa, marchioness, marquise, princess, queen, viscountess

dowager, matriarch, matron, mistress

ladyship, madam
4 a female romantic companion
  • I've been wanting to meet his new lady.
Synonyms of lady

gal, girl, girlfriend, ladylove, old lady, woman
Words Related to lady

beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, sweet, sweetheart, valentine

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