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View usage for: (kwiːnli) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]You use queenly to describe a woman's appearance or behaviour if she looks very dignified or behaves as if she is very important. She was a queenly, organizing type. Synonyms: majestic, royal, grand, imperial More Synonyms of queenly queenly in British English (ˈkwiːnlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liest1. resembling or appropriate to a queen 2. having the rank of queen adverb3. in a manner appropriate to a queen Derived forms queenliness (ˈqueenliness) noun queenly in American English (ˈkwinli) adjectiveWord forms: ˈqueenlier or ˈqueenliest of, like, or fit for a queen or queens; royal; regal Derived forms queenliness (ˈqueenliness) noun Examples of 'queenly' in a sentencequeenly Her queenly ambitions were fulfilled big time at their wedding.Geraldine was a queenly blonde with hair like spun gold and velvety purple eyes.She may leave court with her entourage, but not the queenly jewels.Is there anything more gratifying than accepting a wrongdoer's humble apologies with Queenly dignity and good nature?I am being accommodated in a more queenly fashion: in an Airstream caravan in the middle of the salt flats. She was a queenly, organizing type. Additional synonymsDefinition large or impressive in size or appearance a grand building in the centre of town Synonyms impressive, great, large, magnificent, striking, fine, princely, imposing, superb, glorious, noble, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, eminent, majestic, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, opulent, palatial, ostentatious, splendiferous (facetious) Definition of an empire, emperor, or empress the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Synonyms royal, regal, kingly, queenly, princely, sovereign, majestic, monarchial, monarchal Definition belonging to a class of people who hold titles and high social rank Although he was of noble birth he lived as a poor man. Synonyms aristocratic, lordly, titled, gentle (archaic), patrician, blue-blooded, highborn (old-fashioned), grand, excellent, splendid, elevated, eminent- quay
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Additional synonymsDefinition splendid and dignified Never has she looked so regal. Synonyms royal, majestic, kingly or queenly, noble, princely, proud, magnificent, sovereign, fit for a king or queen Definition very grand She was given a royal welcome on her first visit to Britain. Synonyms splendid, august, grand, impressive, superb, magnificent, superior, majestic, statelyDefinition having a dignified, impressive, and graceful appearance or manner Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running. Synonyms grand, majestic, dignified, royal, august, imposing, impressive, elegant, imperial, noble, regal, solemn, lofty, pompous, ceremonious |