contessa

[US]/kɒn'tesə/
[UK]/kənˈtɛsə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. female nobleman with the rank of count or earl; a noblewoman of high social status
Word Forms
Pluralcontessas

Example Sentences

Neapolitan contessa with a taste for jewelry.

the contessa wore an elegant gown to the ball

the contessa hosted a lavish dinner party

the contessa's estate was vast and beautiful

the contessa's jewels sparkled in the sunlight

the contessa's portrait hung in the grand hall

the contessa's reputation for generosity was well-known

the contessa's voice was soft and melodious

the contessa's wisdom was sought by many

to be in the presence of a contessa was a rare privilege

the contessa's grace and poise captivated all who met her

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