Madam

Pronunciation: /ˈmædəm/

Definitions of madam

noun a polite term of address for a woman

Example Sentences

A1 The madam of the house greeted us warmly.

A2 The madam of the restaurant was very friendly.

B1 The madam of the company was known for her strict but fair leadership.

B2 The madam of the manor was hosting a grand ball.

C1 The madam of the organization was a powerful and influential figure.

C2 The madam of the court was known for her impeccable sense of justice.

interjection used to address or refer to a woman in a polite or respectful way

Example Sentences

A1 Excuse me, madam, do you have the time?

A2 Madam, could you please repeat that?

B1 Madam, I must insist that you listen to what I have to say.

B2 Madam, I am appalled by your behavior.

C1 Madam, your intelligence and grace are truly admirable.

C2 Madam, I must say you have handled this situation with great poise.

Examples of madam in a Sentence

formal Good evening, madam. How may I assist you today?

informal Hey madam, what's up?

slang Yo, madam, you lookin' fly!

figurative Madam, your wisdom shines like a beacon in the darkness.

Grammatical Forms of madam

• past tense: madamed
• plural: madams
• comparative: madder
• superlative: maddest
• present tense: madams
• future tense: will madam
• perfect tense: have madamed
• continuous tense: am madaming
• singular: madam
• positive degree: madam
• infinitive: to madam
• gerund: madaming
• participle: madamed

Origin and Evolution of madam

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'madam' originated from the Middle English term 'ma dame' which means 'my lady'. It was derived from the Old French term 'ma dame' meaning 'my lady'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'madam' evolved to be used as a polite form of address for a woman, especially in a formal or respectful context. It is commonly used to address a woman of higher social standing or as a title for the female owner or manager of a brothel.