Antonyms for queenly


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kween-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwin li


Definition of queenly

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from queen (n.) + -ly (1). Related: Queenliness.
  • As in noble : adj aristocratic
  • As in regal : adj fit for royalty
  • As in royal : adj monarchical, grand
  • As in stately : adj dignified, impressive
  • As in highborn : adj noble
  • As in highbred : adj thoroughbred
  • As in upper crust : adj noble
Example sentences :
  • She came steadily forward with a queenly, effortless stride.
  • Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl
  • It was a becoming dress, but not for her—she was too queenly.
  • Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens
  • Her arm was stretched out with a queenly gesture, at once of warning and command.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • It was a queenly presence—tall, graceful, and intensely womanly.
  • Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Her dark beauty, her height and grace, gave her a queenly air.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock
  • But therewithal the queenly daughter of Saturn puts the last touch to war.
  • Extract from : « The Aeneid of Virgil » by Virgil
  • It was very strange to her, and she stole a glance at the queenly Miss Dolly on the table.
  • Extract from : « Proud and Lazy » by Oliver Optic
  • "You will surely protect us, good lords," said she who had on the queenly dress.
  • Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum
  • Surely he saw her as a woman, queenly and distressed and very proud.
  • Extract from : « Mary, Mary » by James Stephens
  • Then Mlle. Moriaz added, in a queenly tone, "You cannot pass—you are my prisoner."
  • Extract from : « Samuel Brohl & Company » by Victor Cherbuliez

Synonyms for queenly

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