baroness
word
/ˈbɛɹənɪs/
BAIR-uh-nis
/bˈæɹəʊnəs/
BA-ruh-nuhs
Definition
A baroness is a woman who holds the rank of baron in her own right or is married to a baron, which is a title of nobility in some European countries.
Usage & Nuances
The word is formal and primarily used in historical or aristocratic contexts, or when referring to European nobility. Used with 'the' ('the Baroness') as a title. Not commonly used outside discussions of nobility or period literature.
Spanish: baronesaPortuguese (BR): baronesaPortuguese (PT): baronesaChinese (Simplified): 女男爵Chinese (Traditional): 女男爵Hindi: महिला बैरनArabic: بارونةBengali: ব্যারোনেসRussian: баронессаJapanese: 男爵夫人 - バロネスVietnamese: nữ nam tướcKorean: 여남작Turkish: barones - kadın baronUrdu: خاتونِ بارونIndonesian: baroness
Example Sentences
His mother is a baroness.
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The villagers respected the baroness.
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Lady Evelyn became a baroness after her husband inherited the title.
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The baroness hosted grand parties every summer at her estate.
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Have you ever met the baroness from France? She’s really charming.
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The baroness lives in a large castle.
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