lady

n.

1. A woman

   female, adult, matron; see woman 1.

2. A ladylike woman

   well-bred woman, dame, woman of good taste, woman of breeding, woman of quality, woman of education, cultured woman.

3. A woman of gentle breeding

   gentlewoman, high-born lady, mistress of a manor, noblewoman, titled lady.

   Titles of nobility for ladies include: queen, princess, empress, czarina, duchess, archduchess, grand duchess, marchioness, viscountess, countess, contessa, baroness, margravine, maharani, sultana. See syn. study at woman.woman.