gentlewoman

noun
gen·​tle·​wom·​an | \ ˈjen-tᵊl-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce gentlewoman (audio) \

Definition of gentlewoman

1a : a woman of noble or gentle birth
b : a woman who is an attendant upon a lady of rank
2 : a woman of refined manners or good breeding : lady

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Synonyms for gentlewoman

Synonyms

dame, lady, milady, noblewoman, peeress

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Examples of gentlewoman in a Sentence

in the 19th century a number of American gentlewomen used their wealth and influence to further abolitionism, women's rights, and other worthy causes

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She was described by family as intelligent, organized, practical, inquisitive, a stickler for proper grammar, a survivor in difficult situations, and a gentlewoman. Bonnie L. Cook, https://www.inquirer.com, "Gladys Palmer Bewley O’Brien, 96, former director of the Haddonfield Public Library," 5 June 2019 This looks tacky and braggy and also, and perhaps most importantly, will leave people wondering: who is the nice young gentleman / gentlewoman who gave you said diamond? Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, "Wedding Season Instagram Rules: Tips for Posting Before, During, and After," 31 May 2018 America Ferrara and Natalie Portman pose as dates for the night: My gentlewoman of a date, @nportmanofficial came all the way to the door for me. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Celebrity Instagrams From The 2018 Golden Globes," 8 Jan. 2018 America Ferrera and Natalie Portman My gentlewoman of a date, @nportmanofficial came all the way to the door for me. Alex Warner, Marie Claire, "Here Are the Best Celebrity Instagrams from the 2018 Golden Globes," 8 Jan. 2018 She was described by family as intelligent, organized, practical, inquisitive, a stickler for proper grammar, a survivor in difficult situations, and a gentlewoman. Bonnie L. Cook, https://www.inquirer.com, "Gladys Palmer Bewley O’Brien, 96, former director of the Haddonfield Public Library," 5 June 2019 This looks tacky and braggy and also, and perhaps most importantly, will leave people wondering: who is the nice young gentleman / gentlewoman who gave you said diamond? Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, "Wedding Season Instagram Rules: Tips for Posting Before, During, and After," 31 May 2018 America Ferrera and Natalie Portman My gentlewoman of a date, @nportmanofficial came all the way to the door for me. Alex Warner, Marie Claire, "Here Are the Best Celebrity Instagrams from the 2018 Golden Globes," 8 Jan. 2018 America Ferrara and Natalie Portman pose as dates for the night: My gentlewoman of a date, @nportmanofficial came all the way to the door for me. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Celebrity Instagrams From The 2018 Golden Globes," 8 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of gentlewoman

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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gentlewoman

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English Language Learners Definition of gentlewoman

old-fashioned : a woman of high social status

gentlewoman

noun
gen·​tle·​wom·​an | \ ˈjen-tᵊl-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce gentlewoman (audio) \
plural gentlewomen\ -​ˌwi-​mən \

Kids Definition of gentlewoman

1 : a woman with very good manners : lady
2 : a woman of high social status

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