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Respectful alternative to "Madam"

English Language & Usage Asked by Gimp on January 7, 2021

Madam is the word to call a woman with respect. Of course it has another meaning. Is there another word used to call a woman with respect?

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There's dame, ma'am, lady, or noblewoman. Unfortunately, most of these are reserved titles for royalty. The one I find the most commonly used is ma'am (which is short for madam), although this too is a term used in Britain to address the queen or a royal princess according to Dictionary.com.

Correct answer by Bill on January 7, 2021

To some extent it also depends upon the context. @Bill provides helpful examples pertaining to royalty.

You can also use Miss, Ms, Mrs. suffixed by first or last name depending upon her position relative to the speaker.

This link may help.

Answered by check123 on January 7, 2021

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