Milady

Pronunciation: /mɪˈleɪdi/

Definitions of milady

noun a term of address for a noblewoman or a woman of high social status

Example Sentences

A1 Milady, may I help you with your bags?

A2 Excuse me, milady, but you dropped your handkerchief.

B1 Milady, would you care for some tea in the garden?

B2 As a nobleman, I must always address you as milady in public.

C1 The queen greeted her guests with a gracious smile, addressing each lady as milady.

C2 Milady, your elegance and grace are unmatched in this court.

Examples of milady in a Sentence

formal I must say, milady, your grace and poise are truly remarkable.

informal Hey milady, would you care for a dance?

slang Yo, milady, you lookin' fine tonight.

figurative Milady, your kindness shines brighter than the sun.

Grammatical Forms of milady

• past tense: miladied
• plural: miladies
• comparative: more milady
• superlative: most milady
• present tense: miladys
• future tense: will milady
• perfect tense: have miladied
• continuous tense: is miladying
• singular: milady
• positive degree: milady
• infinitive: to milady
• gerund: miladying
• participle: miladied

Origin and Evolution of milady

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'milady' originated from the French phrase 'ma dame', meaning 'my lady'. It was used as a polite form of address for a noble or high-ranking woman.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'milady' evolved to be used as a title of respect for a woman of high social standing, particularly in historical contexts. It is now commonly used in literature and period dramas to address or refer to a noblewoman.