madam
360
3.2
- noun
- /ˈmædəm/
- Formal
:
señora
- "May I then, Madam, have the honour of seeing you again?"
- Sir or madam
- Yes, madam
That's not what he was doing, Madam, not even close.
- That's not what he was doing, Madam, not even close.
- He'd pick it up, walk it over to her and say, Madam, you dropped this.
- Have you, what is your experience, Madam?
- Your Honor, I'm standing before human history and I testify to you, Madam.
Examples
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"The young virtuoso replied, "Pardon me, madam, but I did not quite understand what you said.
Academic text (1992) -
The magistrate looked at her and then said, "Madam, you are also right!"
Academic text (1995) -
And then, Madam Vice President, you know, you said the following.
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Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker.
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This is what we have kindly asked from Madam Prime Minister.
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The third day after that, Madam was in very lively spirits.
Fiction book (1993) -
Are you feeling unwell, madam?
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And she just says, Madam, your suitcase is vibrating.
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Well, consider my position for a moment, Madam, and perhaps my objections will become clearer.
Fiction book (1991) -
Madam madam, the meeting will begin shortly.
Synonyms
36
4.7
A polite title people use for a woman in French, like Mrs
14
9.1
A polite title for a woman used in South Asia to show respect
14
7.7
A word placed before a woman's first name in Spain to show respect, like Mrs
13
9.9
A polite old-fashioned way to speak to a woman of noble rank
9
5.6
A Spanish word used before a married woman's family name like Mrs
2
8.4
A polite word used in Italy for a married woman like Mrs
1
9.9
A polite way to call a woman, like madam
How Respectful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Madam comes from Old French ma + dame, which mean 'my' and 'lady' or 'my lady'. So calling a woman madam is like saying 'my lady' as a polite, formal way to show respect.