Dowager

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊədʒər/

Definitions of dowager

noun an elderly woman of elevated social status

Example Sentences

A1 The dowager lived in a grand mansion.

A2 The dowager wore elegant dresses and pearls.

B1 The dowager was known for her charitable work in the community.

B2 The dowager's wealth and social status made her a prominent figure in society.

C1 The dowager's vast estate included a sprawling garden and a private art collection.

C2 The dowager's influence extended beyond her family to impact local politics and business dealings.

Examples of dowager in a Sentence

formal The dowager duchess hosted an elegant charity event at her estate.

informal The old dowager lady down the street always gives out the best Halloween candy.

slang That dowager is always throwing the fanciest parties in town.

figurative She was considered the dowager of the group, always offering wise advice and guidance.

Grammatical Forms of dowager

• plural: dowagers
• comparative: more dowager
• superlative: most dowager
• present tense: dowagers
• future tense: will dowager
• perfect tense: have dowager
• continuous tense: is dowagering
• singular: dowager
• positive degree: dowager
• infinitive: to dowager
• gerund: dowagering
• participle: dowagered

Origin and Evolution of dowager

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dowager' originated from the Old French word 'douagiere', which was derived from the Latin word 'dotalicarius' meaning 'pertaining to a dowry'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a widow with a title or property inherited from her deceased husband, the term 'dowager' has evolved to generally describe an elderly woman of wealth and social status, especially one who holds a title or position in society.