queenly

adjective
UK: /ˈkwiːnli/
US: /ˈkwiːnli/

  1. Having qualities associated with a queen; regal or majestic.

    1. She had a queenly grace about her.
    2. Her queenly demeanor commanded respect from everyone in the room, reflecting her authority.

  2. Suitable for a queen; luxurious or magnificent.

    1. They lived in queenly splendor.
    2. The palace offered queenly accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay for visiting dignitaries.

  3. Resembling a queen in appearance or behavior.

    1. The actress gave a queenly performance.
    2. With a queenly wave, she acknowledged the cheers of the crowd, radiating confidence.

Synonyms

regal dignified noble majestic imperial stately grand
queenly adverb

  1. In a manner befitting a queen; regally.

    1. She acted queenly.
    2. She accepted the award queenly, radiating poise and gratitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "queenly" in English means: Having qualities associated with a queen; regal or majestic., Suitable for a queen; luxurious or magnificent., Resembling a queen in appearance or behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "queenly" is /ˈkwiːnli/ in British English and /ˈkwiːnli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "queenly": regal, dignified, noble, majestic, imperial, stately, grand.

Example usage of "queenly": "She had a queenly grace about her.". More examples on the page.