Word: Mister

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪstər/

Definitions

• Noun: A polite form of address for a man, often used before his name, e.g., “Mr. Smith.” It’s also used generically to refer to any man, especially one whose name is not known. Example: “Mister, could you help me with this luggage?”
• Form of Address: As a title, it is used to address a man respectfully or formally. For instance, “Good morning, Mister President.”

Phrases

• “Misterioso” is a musical term indicating a mysterious or suspenseful quality, though it does not directly relate to the word “mister.”
• “Call me Mister” can be used in a formal or humorous context when someone wants to be addressed by their last name or to assert a level of respect or authority.

Example Sentences

• Noun (form of address): “Mister Johnson, your reservation is confirmed for tonight.”
• Title: “The children were taught to call their teachers ‘Mister’ or ‘Miss/Ms.’ depending on their gender.”

Synonyms

• Mr.
• Sir (in some contexts)
• Gentleman (informal or old-fashioned usage)
• Honorable (in formal or official settings)

Note that while “Mister” is primarily a noun and a form of address, it doesn’t have direct verb or adjectival uses like “hello” does. In its function as a form of address, it may appear within sentences where verbs like “call” or “address” are used, but it itself does not act as a verb. Similarly, it isn’t used as an adjective to describe a noun except in certain fixed expressions (e.g., “gentleman” above).