lady

/ˈleɪdi/
noun
  1. A woman who is polite, well-mannered, and refined.
    • My grandmother taught me how to behave like a lady at the dinner table.
    • She is a true lady, always kind and gracious to everyone.
    • He opened the door for the lady and greeted her with a smile.
  2. A woman of high social status or nobility.
    • The queen knighted the brave soldier in front of the lady of the court.
    • The lady of the manor invited the villagers to the harvest feast.
    • In medieval times, a lady would often wear long gowns and a veil.
  3. A polite or formal way to refer to any woman.
    • A young lady asked for directions to the library.
    • The lady at the front desk helped me find my room.
    • Excuse me, lady, did you drop this glove?
  4. A woman who is the object of romantic interest or affection.
    • She is the lady of his dreams, and he hopes to marry her someday.
    • He wrote a poem for his lady and left it on her doorstep.
    • The knight fought bravely for the honor of his lady.
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