Lady

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdi/

Definitions of lady

noun a woman of good social position or one who is refined and well-mannered

Example Sentences

A1 The lady is walking her dog in the park.

A2 The lady at the store helped me find what I was looking for.

B1 The lady who lives next door is a doctor.

B2 The lady in charge of the project has years of experience.

C1 The lady of the manor hosted a grand ball for her guests.

C2 The lady, a renowned author, was invited to speak at the conference.

Examples of lady in a Sentence

formal The lady was elegantly dressed in a gown and pearls.

informal That lady over there is always so friendly and helpful.

slang Check out that cool lady with the funky hairdo!

figurative She was a true lady, always handling situations with grace and poise.

Grammatical Forms of lady

• past tense: ladies
• plural: ladies
• comparative: ladylike
• superlative: most ladylike
• present tense: ladies
• future tense: will lady
• perfect tense: have ladied
• continuous tense: am ladying
• singular: lady
• positive degree: lady
• infinitive: to lady
• gerund: ladying
• participle: ladyed

Origin and Evolution of lady

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lady' originated from the Old English word 'hlæfdige', which was a compound of 'hlaf' (loaf) and 'dige' (maid), meaning 'bread kneader' or 'female head of household'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lady' evolved to refer to a woman of high social standing or a polite term for a woman in general. It has also been used to denote a woman who is refined, elegant, or well-mannered.