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woman

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of woman

1 an adult female human being
  • the first woman to become governor of the state
Synonyms of woman

female, lady
Words Related to woman

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 romantic companion
  • wanted to give his woman all the finer things in life
Synonyms of woman

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

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

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