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ladies

/ˈleɪdiz/

Meanings
noun
An aristocratic title for a woman; the wife of a lord and/or a woman who holds the position in her own right; a title for a peeress, the wife of a peer or knight, and the daughters and daughters-in-law of certain peers.

Examples :

"Sir John Smith and Lady Smith."
title royal person family society

Related Words

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professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

Illustration ceremonies

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

Illustration resemblance

resemblance noun

/ɹəˈzɛmbləns/

The quality or state of resembling

"The resemblance between the twins was striking; they looked almost identical. "

Illustration accessories

accessories noun

/əkˈsɛsəriz/

Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

"the accessories of a mobile phone"

Illustration aristocratic

aristocratic adjective

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

"An aristocratic constitution."

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triturating verb

/ˈtrɪtʃəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtrɪtjəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To grind to a fine powder, to pulverize.

"The pharmacist was carefully triturating the pills with a mortar and pestle to create a fine powder for the patient's medication. "

Illustration furnishings

furnishings noun

/ˈfɜrnɪʃɪŋz/

(chiefly in the plural) Furniture, fittings, and other detachable accessories.

"The apartment came fully furnished, including all the essential furniture and furnishings. "

Illustration definition

definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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decorations noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The children hung colorful decorations on the Christmas tree. "

Illustration respectfully

respectfully adverb

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəli/

In a respectful manner.

"Sentence: "The student listened respectfully to the teacher's instructions." "

Illustration viscountess

viscountess noun

/ˈvaɪkaʊntəs/

The wife of a viscount.

"The invitation read, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," but Emily knew she should address her card to the Viscount and Viscountess of Aylesbury. "

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marchioness noun

/mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/

The wife of a marquess.

"The guest of honor at the gala was the marchioness, easily recognized as the wife of the Marquess of Ashford. "