Pronunciation: /ˈlɔrdi/

Definitions of lordy

adjective informal term used to show emphasis or emotion

Example Sentences

A1 Oh lordy, that was a big spider!

A2 Lordy me, I forgot to turn off the stove before leaving the house.

B1 Lordy, I can't believe how much traffic there is today.

B2 Lordy, this new restaurant is amazing!

C1 Lordy, the amount of paperwork required for this project is overwhelming.

C2 Lordy, the level of corruption in this government is truly shocking.

interjection used to express surprise, excitement, or dismay

Example Sentences

A1 Lordy! That was a close call.

A2 Lordy, I can't believe I forgot my keys again.

B1 Lordy, this traffic is unbearable.

B2 Lordy, I never expected to see you here.

C1 Lordy, the amount of work required for this project is overwhelming.

C2 Lordy, the level of corruption in this government is truly shocking.

Examples of lordy in a Sentence

formal Lordy, the results of the study are quite concerning.

informal Lordy, that movie was so good!

slang Lordy, that party was lit!

figurative Lordy, the storm outside is really raging.

Grammatical Forms of lordy

past tense

lorded

plural

lordies

comparative

lordier

superlative

lordiest

present tense

lords

future tense

will lord

perfect tense

have lorded

continuous tense

is lording

singular

lordy

positive degree

lordy

infinitive

to lord

gerund

lording

participle

lorded

Origin and Evolution of lordy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'lordy' originated as a colloquial expression in English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as an exclamation of surprise or emphasis, 'lordy' has evolved over time to be used more casually as an expression of astonishment or dismay.