Grand Duchess

Pronunciation: /ɡrænd ˈdʌtʃɪs/

Definitions of grand duchess

noun A female ruler of a grand duchy, a territory or country ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess.

Example Sentences

A1 The grand duchess lived in a beautiful palace.

A2 The grand duchess attended royal events with grace and poise.

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

B2 The grand duchess's coronation ceremony was a grand affair.

C1 The grand duchess was a key figure in diplomatic relations between countries.

C2 The grand duchess's legacy as a leader was remembered for generations.

Examples of grand duchess in a Sentence

formal The grand duchess attended the royal ball with grace and elegance.

informal Did you see the grand duchess's stunning gown at the event last night?

slang That grand duchess is always dressed to the nines!

figurative She ruled the social scene like a grand duchess, commanding attention wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of grand duchess

• plural: grand duchesses
• comparative: more grand duchess
• superlative: most grand duchess
• present tense: is grand duchess
• future tense: will be grand duchess
• perfect tense: has been grand duchess
• continuous tense: is being grand duchess
• singular: grand duchess
• positive degree: very grand duchess
• infinitive: to be grand duchess
• gerund: being grand duchess
• participle: grand duchessing

Origin and Evolution of grand duchess

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'grand duchess' originated in Europe during the medieval period as a title for the wife of a grand duke, who ruled over a grand duchy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the title 'grand duchess' became associated with female members of royal families who held a high-ranking position in a grand duchy. The term has evolved to represent a female monarch or the wife of a grand duke in modern times.