gentlewoman

noun
UK: /ˈdʒentlˌwʊmən/
US: /ˈdʒentlˌwʊmən/

  1. A woman of good family or social standing.

    1. The gentlewoman arrived at the ball.
    2. Every gentlewoman in the county was eager to attend the charity event this year.

  2. A female attendant to a queen or princess.

    1. The gentlewoman helped the queen with her dress.
    2. As a gentlewoman, she was devoted to serving the royal family's needs diligently.

Synonyms

lady aristocrat noblewoman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gentlewoman" in English means: A woman of good family or social standing., A female attendant to a queen or princess..

The phonetic transcription of "gentlewoman" is /ˈdʒentlˌwʊmən/ in British English and /ˈdʒentlˌwʊmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gentlewoman": lady, aristocrat, noblewoman.

Example usage of "gentlewoman": "The gentlewoman arrived at the ball.". More examples on the page.