CEFR C1

gentlewoman

noun

Meaning

A woman of good family, breeding, or social position; a woman of refined manners and character, often implying a certain level of wealth or education.

Examples

The gentlewoman from the neighboring estate was known for her charitable work in the village.
She carried herself with the grace and poise expected of a true gentlewoman.

Synonyms: lady, dame, matron, aristocrat

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gentlewoman (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛntlwʊmən/

Definition

A woman of good family, breeding, or social position; a woman of refined manners and character, often implying a certain level of wealth or education.

Examples

The gentlewoman from the neighboring estate was known for her charitable work in the village.
She carried herself with the grace and poise expected of a true gentlewoman.
In Jane Austen's novels, the heroines are typically gentlewomen navigating societal expectations.

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