ladyship

word

Definition

A formal and respectful style or title used to address or refer to a noblewoman, especially in the United Kingdom.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal; used mainly in British historical or legal contexts. Often preceded by 'Her' as in 'Her Ladyship.' Rare in modern conversation except when referring to peers or using irony or mock formality. Similar to 'lordship' for men.

Spanish: su señoría (tratamiento nobiliario femenino)Portuguese (BR): senhora (tratamento de nobreza)Portuguese (PT): senhoria (tratamento nobiliário feminino)Chinese (Simplified): 夫人阁下（贵族女性称呼）Chinese (Traditional): 夫人閣下（貴族女性稱呼）Hindi: लेडीशिप (किसी कुलीन महिला के लिए संबोधन)Arabic: سيادتها (لقب نبيل للمرأة)Bengali: লেডিশিপ - মহিলার মর্যাদা (সম্মানসূচক)Russian: миледи - её светлость Japanese: レディシップ - 貴婦人閣下 Vietnamese: quý bà - phu nhân (tước vị)Korean: 레이디십 - 귀부인(경칭)Turkish: leydiliği - saygıdeğer hanımefendi Urdu: لیڈی شپ - عالی مرتبت خاتون Indonesian: ladyship - Yang Mulia (wanita bangsawan)

Example Sentences

Ladyship requested tea at four o'clock.

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We waited patiently for Ladyship to arrive.

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If Ladyship is ready, we can begin the ceremony.

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Her Ladyship always makes a grand entrance at parties.

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Oh, does Ladyship need anything else before we leave?

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The invitation was addressed to Her Ladyship.

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