Standard Lemma guide

Lordy

intj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • CMU ARPABET: L AO1 R D IY2 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

Expressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Lordy! Where's he off to now?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

intj

Meaning 2

Expressing strong emotion, such as amazement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

intj

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of Lordy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Lord + -y. Nineteenth century, originally U.S.