queenly

queen·ly

adj \ˈkwēn-lē\

queen·li·erqueen·li·est

Definition of QUEENLY

1

: of, relating to, or befitting a queen

2

: having royal rank

3

: monarchical

— queen·li·ness noun

— queenly adverb

Examples of QUEENLY

1. She maintained a queenly posture.
2. <a richly appointed, queenly bedroom, complete with a massive four-poster bed>

First Known Use of QUEENLY

15th century

Related to QUEENLY

Synonyms: kingly, monarchal (or monarchial), princely, monarchical, regal, royal

Related Words: aristocratic, baronial, imperial, lordly, noble, patrician; grandiose, heroic (also heroical), imposing, magnificent, majestic, monumental, splendid, stately

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Rhymes with QUEENLY

cleanly, greenly, keenly, leanly, meanly