Countess
/ˈkaʊntɪs/
Synonyms
- aristocrat
- lady
- noblewoman
- peeress
Slang Meanings
A term for a woman with a high social status who is seen as haughty or elitist.
She acts like a countess, looking down on those who aren't in her social circle.
Used humorously to describe someone who enjoys playing the role of an aristocrat.
She calls herself a countess when she wears her fancy hat to tea.