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单词 grandes dames
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grande dame

noun

ˈgrän-ˈdäm How to pronounce grande dame (audio)
plural grandes dames ˈgrän-ˈdäm(z) How to pronounce grande dame (audio) also grande dames ˈgrän-ˈdäm(z) How to pronounce grande dame (audio)
1
: a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability
2
: granddaddy sense 2

Synonyms

  • dame
  • dowager
  • matriarch
  • matron
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Example Sentences

the city's grandes dames still hold considerable sway in its cultural life
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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, great lady

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

grandes dames

noun

variants also grande dames
plural of grande dame
as in dowagers
a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority the city's grandes dames still hold considerable sway in its cultural life

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dowagers
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  • matriarchs
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  • mistresses
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