milady
word
/mɪˈɫeɪˌdi/
mi-LAY-dee
/mˈɪleɪdi/
mi-LAY-dee
Definition
An archaic or formal term of address for a woman of noble or high social rank, equivalent to 'my lady'.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly encountered in historical fiction, period dramas, and fantasy settings. Often used humorously or sarcastically in modern English. Contracted from 'my lady'.
Spanish: milady - mi señoraPortuguese (BR): milady - minha senhoraPortuguese (PT): milady - minha senhoraChinese (Simplified): 夫人 - 小姐Chinese (Traditional): 夫人 - 小姐Hindi: मिलेडी - महिलाArabic: سيدتيBengali: মিলেডি - মহিলামশাই (প্রাচীনকালীন)Russian: миледиJapanese: ミレディ - ご婦人様Vietnamese: tiểu thư - quý bà (trang trọng, cổ xưa)Korean: 미레이디 - 귀부인Turkish: milady - hanımefendi (soylu kadın anlamında)Urdu: ملیدی - محترمہ (اعلیٰ طبقے کی خاتون)Indonesian: milady - nyonya (bangsawan)
Example Sentences
The servant bowed and said, 'Good morning, milady.'
basic
Milady wishes to see the garden before dinner.
basic
In the novel, milady is the villain who deceives everyone.
basic
Oh, does milady require a fresh cup of coffee too?
natural
She swept into the room like some grand milady from the 18th century.
natural
He jokingly held the door open and announced, 'Milady, your carriage awaits.'
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