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  1. used for talking about a woman. Some people think this use is polite but other people think it is old-fashioned and prefer to use “woman”

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

    Women and girls: woman, girl, female, womankind, young lady, lass, womenfolk, the fair sex, housewife, working girl... more
    1. a.
      a woman who behaves politely and in a way that was traditionally considered appropriate for a woman

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      Women and girls: woman, girl, female, womankind, young lady, lass, womenfolk, the fair sex, housewife, working girl... more
    2. b.
      a woman who you admire for her character or achievements

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      People and things that are admired and respected: hero, role model, legend, idol, heroine, guiding light, golden girl, wonder, folk hero, golden boy... more
    3. c.
      American informal used for talking to a woman whose name you do not know. Using this word to address someone is considered rude, and the polite word is ma’am

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      Names used for talking to women or girls: miss, babe, baby, ma’am, lady, madam, sister, girls, sunshine, girlfriend... more
    4. d.
      old-fashioned used for referring to what a woman’s profession is, for example a “lady doctor” or “lady lawyerMany people prefer to say “woman doctor” or “woman lawyer” or simply “doctor” or “lawyer”.

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      Women and girls: woman, girl, female, womankind, young lady, lass, womenfolk, the fair sex, housewife, working girl... more
    5. e.
      old-fashioned a man’s wife or girlfriend

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      Someone's husband, wife or partner: helpmate, hubby, husband, lady, life partner, man, match, mate, missis, missus... more
    6. f.
      a woman from an upper social class in the U.K., especially in the past

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of lady*

      People from an upper social class: the upper class, aristocracy, the nobility, gentility, polite society, polite company, gentry, Brahman, gentleman, gentlewoman... more

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