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
- 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
- aristocratic
- august
- authoritative
- baronial
- blood
- blue-blooded
- ceremonial
- ceremonious
- commanding
- conventional
- courtly
- deliberate
- dignified
- elegant
- elevated
- elite
- eminent
- formal
- full-blooded
- gallant
- gentle
- glorious
- gracious
- graded
- grand
- grandiose
- haughty
- high
- high-minded
- highborn
- highbred
- highfaluting
- honorable
- illustrious
- imperial
- imperious
- imposing
- impressive
- kingly
- large
- lofty
- luxurious
- magnificent
- majestic
- massive
- measured
- monarchial
- monarchical
- monumental
- noble
- opulent
- palatial
- papered
- patrician
- pedigree
- pedigreed
- pompous
- portly
- proud
- pure-blooded
- pureblood
- pureblooded
- purebred
- queenly
- regal
- regnant
- reigning
- renowned
- resplendent
- royal
- ruling
- solemn
- sovereign
- splendid
- stately
- stiff
- sublime
- sumptuous
- superb
- superior
- supreme
- thoroughbred
- titled
- towering
- upper-class
- wellborn
- worthy
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