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lady

/ˈleɪdi/

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 person royal family society essential

Related Words

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

A person who belongs to a profession

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

Illustration resemblance

resemblance noun

/ɹəˈzɛmbləns/

The quality or state of resembling

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

Illustration aristocratic

aristocratic adjective

/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/

Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

"An aristocratic constitution."

Illustration remarkable

remarkable adjective

/ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/

Worthy of being remarked or noted; notable

"The student's improvement in math was remarkable, earning her a perfect score on the final exam. "

Illustration headmistress

headmistress noun

/ˌhɛdˈmɪstrɪs/

A female school principal.

"The headmistress announced the school's new policy on student lunches. "

Illustration triturating

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 girlfriend

girlfriend noun

/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/

A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her."

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. "

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department noun

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

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. "

Illustration marchioness

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. "