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单词 queenly
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queenly

adjective

queen·​ly ˈkwēn-lē How to pronounce queenly (audio)
queenlier; queenliest
1
: of, relating to, or befitting a queen
2
: having royal rank
3
: monarchical
queenliness noun
queenly adverb

Synonyms

  • kingly
  • monarchal
  • monarchial
  • monarchical
  • monarchic
  • princely
  • regal
  • royal
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Example Sentences

She maintained a queenly posture. a richly appointed, queenly bedroom, complete with a massive four-poster bed
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

queenly

adjective

as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler a richly appointed, queenly bedroom, complete with a massive four-poster bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • regal
  • royal
  • kingly
  • princely
  • aristocratic
  • monarchical
  • monarchal
  • magnificent
  • monarchial
  • monarchic
  • imposing
  • imperial
  • patrician
  • lordly
  • baronial
  • noble
  • stately
  • majestic
  • monumental
  • heroical
  • heroic
  • splendid
  • grandiose
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