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Definition
A young married woman who is supported by her rich husband and lives a life of leisure.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly sarcastic or envious undertone depending on the context. While it literally refers to the young wife of a wealthy family, it is frequently used to describe any woman who stays home and enjoys a life of luxury without financial worries. It implies a lack of professional ambition or a reliance on a spouse's wealth.
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She became a lady of leisure after getting married and doesn't need to work.
Do you think being a lady of leisure is all that comfortable?
Related words
Common phrases
to live the life of a lady of leisure
a life of luxury and leisure
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a woman who works hard or is independent, as it can be perceived as an insult implying she is lazy or a gold digger.
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