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

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Recent Examples of queenly For the first time, Gaga, whose many years of queenly isolation led her fans to dub her Mother Monster—the patron misfit of the misfits—is publicly discussing a yearning to start a family, retreat from the grind, loosen her vise grip on persona. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025 The Instagram photo showing her queenly self in the glowing red chest plate caught the attention of the manufacturer, and Gasteyer gave Omnilux permission to share it on their own socials. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024 The smoky timber of Okonedo’s voice endows Regina with a queenly confidence, despite her flighty circumstances. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 The queenly soprano, whom everyone venerates but somehow fails to recognize, gives off a whiff of Emilia Marty in Janacek’s The Makropulos Case. Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for queenly
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  • Settle wore a black-and-white tuxedo, and Shanice delivered a regal pop of color with a gold strapless dress.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
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  • Weapons are also commonly discovered in these tombs, but not only next to royal men.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Charlotte may have royal roots, but the city doesn’t scream about its culture.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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“Queenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queenly. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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