Queenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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queenly

 

[ หˆkwiหnli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to a queen

Having the characteristics or qualities of a queen; regal, majestic, or royal in manner.

Synonyms

majestic, regal, royal.

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Word Description / Examples
queenly

Used to describe something that has the elegance, grace, or dignity of a queen. Often used in relation to a person's behavior or appearance.

  • She walked into the room with a queenly grace.
  • Her queenly demeanor commanded respect.
regal

Used to describe something that fits or is suitable for a king or queen, often emphasizing nobility and stateliness. Can be used for settings, attire, or personal qualities.

  • She wore a regal gown made of velvet.
  • His regal posture made him stand out in the crowd.
majestic

Used to describe something grand, impressive, and awe-inspiring, either in size, beauty, or power. Often used for nature, large structures, or significant achievements.

  • The mountains looked majestic against the morning sky.
  • He delivered a majestic performance that left the audience in awe.
royal

Used to describe something related to a king, queen, or their family. Can also indicate impressive quality or grandeur, but with a more direct reference to monarchy.

  • The royal family attended the ceremony.
  • They stayed at a royal palace during their visit.

Examples of usage

  • She walked with a queenly grace.
  • Her queenly presence commanded attention from all in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "queenly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น real

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคจเฅ€ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถniglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerajaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพะปั–ะฒััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณlewski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅณ็Ž‹ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท royal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ real

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kraliรงe gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์™• ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกlovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกฤพovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณ็Ž‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraljevski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drottninglegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ัˆะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kraliรงa kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ real

Etymology

The word 'queenly' originated from the Middle English word 'queanly' which meant 'belonging to a queen'. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'queenly' and it came to be used to describe something or someone with the characteristics or qualities of a queen.

See also: queen.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,821 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.