madame

/məˈdɑːm/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman of refinement and elegance, especially one who is a lady of high social standing

“The madame of the hotel greeted us warmly upon arrival.”

2. interjection

used to express admiration or approval, especially for a woman

“The crowd erupted in applause and madame!”

3. title

a title of respect used for a woman, especially one who is the owner of a business or a high-ranking official

“Madame President delivered a powerful speech to the audience.”

Synonyms

  • lady
  • ma'am
  • miss

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • sir