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
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.
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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
Within these walls the queen could take a break from her queenly duties, entertain her coterie of closest confidantes, and play with her children.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 17 July 2023
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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
Within these walls the queen could take a break from her queenly duties, entertain her coterie of closest confidantes, and play with her children.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 17 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for queenly
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The tradition dates back to the 9th century, adding a regal layer to the city's rich history.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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On Lake Geneva, sip local wine and watch regal white swans glide across shimmering turquoise waters, their graceful necks creating elegant silhouettes against the dramatic Alpine backdrop.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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Princess Anne's son and the pediatric nurse, who works for the U.K.'s National Health Service, took their love public at the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2024 and have since stepped out for several day dates and social events on the royal family's calendar.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to royal expert Hilary Fordwich, the legal battle is sure to make royals wary.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Queenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queenly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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