Heiress

Pronunciation: /ˈherəs/

Definitions of heiress

noun A female inheritor of a substantial amount of wealth or property

Example Sentences

A1 The heiress inherited her family's fortune.

A2 The heiress was known for her extravagant lifestyle.

B1 The heiress was expected to take over the family business.

B2 The heiress was involved in various philanthropic activities.

C1 The heiress faced scrutiny from the media due to her controversial decisions.

C2 The heiress was a prominent figure in high society, attending exclusive events and galas.

Examples of heiress in a Sentence

formal The heiress to the family fortune was expected to take over the business empire.

informal The heiress threw an extravagant party to celebrate her inheritance.

slang The heiress was living her best life with all that money.

figurative She was the heiress to a legacy of kindness and generosity.

Grammatical Forms of heiress

• plural: heiresses
• comparative: more heiress
• superlative: most heiress
• present tense: heir
• future tense: will inherit
• perfect tense: has inherited
• continuous tense: is inheriting
• singular: heiress
• positive degree: heiress
• infinitive: to inherit
• gerund: inheriting
• participle: inherited

Origin and Evolution of heiress

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'heiress' originated from the Old French term 'heres', which meant 'heir'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'heiress' became specifically associated with a female who inherits wealth or property from her family.