Synonyms for queenly

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kween-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwin li

Top 10 synonyms for queenly

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Définition 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

Antonyms for queenly

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