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单词 grande dame
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grande dame


grande dame

G0223400 (grănd′ dăm′, gränd′ däm′)n. pl. grandes dames also grand dames (grănd′ dăm′, gränd′ däm′) 1. A highly respected elderly or middle-aged woman.2. A respected woman having extensive experience in her field: the grande dame of women's professional tennis.3. A building or institution regarded as noteworthy on account of its age and historic prominence.
[French : grande, great + dame, lady.]

grande dame

(ɡrɑ̃d dam) na woman regarded as the most experienced, prominent, or venerable member of her profession, etc: the grande dame of fashion.

grande dame

(ˈgrɑn ˈdɑm, ˈgrɑnd)

n., pl. grandes dames (ˈgrɑn ˈdɑmz, ˈgrɑnd) a usu. older woman of dignified bearing or great accomplishment. [1735–45; < French: literally, great lady]

grande dame

A French term meaning great lady, used to describe a woman who is highly respected in her field.
Thesaurus
Noun1.grande dame - a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respectedgentlewoman, ma'am, madam, lady, dame - a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"

grande dame


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Words related to grande dame

noun a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected

Related Words

  • gentlewoman
  • ma'am
  • madam
  • lady
  • dame
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