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dowager

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒə/

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒɚ/

Translations

dowagernoun

dowagers

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒə/

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒɚ/

вдова

The dowager attended the charity event in memory of her late husband.

Вдова посетила благотворительное мероприятие в память о своем покойном муже.

матрона

The dowager was known for her influence in the community.

Матрона была известна своим влиянием в обществе.

Additional translations

вдовствующая королева

Synonyms

dowageradjective

more dowager

Comp.

most dowager

Super.

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒə/

/ˈdaʊ.ə.dʒɚ/

Used attributively or postpositively to qualify titles or describe traits characteristic of a dowager.

Synonyms

Definitions

dowagernoun

A widow with a title or property derived from her late husband.

The dowager lived in the grand estate left to her by her husband.

An elderly woman of high social status.

The dowager was known for her influence in the community and her charitable work.

dowageradjective

Relating to or characteristic of a dignified elderly widow, especially one of high social rank.

She moved through the ballroom with unmistakable dowager elegance.

Designating a widow who retains the title derived from her late husband, used especially postpositively after the title.

Mary, Duchess Dowager of Suffolk, maintained a prominent place at court.