English Dictionary

grande dame

/ɡɹɒ̃(n)d ˈdam/

noun

A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and experienced, especially one who is haughty and advanced in age. / A woman who is accomplished, influential, and a senior figure in a particular field.

She is considered the grande dame of the city.

意味（1）

A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and experienced, especially one who is haughty and advanced in age.

Now the Baronne de Ribaumont Walwyn was a veritable grande dame, and Madame Croquelebois, in spite of her sharp nose, and sharper tongue, was quite cowed by her.

意味（2）

A woman who is accomplished, influential, and a senior figure in a particular field.

Died. Ruth St. Denis, 90, grande dame of modern dance.

意味（3）

(figuratively, by extension) A well-known, very highly regarded institution, structure, or large conveyance, such as a hotel or ship.

Returned to its former glory, this is the grande dame of all Bilbao hotels.