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- [kween-lee]
- /ˈkwin li/
- /ˈkwiːnlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kween-lee]
- /ˈkwin li/
Definitions of queenly word
- adjective queenly belonging or proper to a queen: queenly propriety. 1
- adjective queenly befitting, or suggestive of, a queen: queenly grace. 1
- adverb queenly in a queenly manner. 1
- noun queenly Fit for or appropriate to a queen. 1
- adjective queenly regal, like a queen 1
- adjective queenly You use queenly to describe a woman's appearance or behaviour if she looks very dignified or behaves as if she is very important. 0
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Origin of queenly
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; queen + -ly
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Parts of speech for Queenly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
queenly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
queenly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for queenly
adjective queenly
- majestic — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- royal — of or relating to a king, queen, or other sovereign: royal power; a royal palace.
- regal — of or relating to a king; royal: the regal power.
- dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
Antonyms for queenly
adjective queenly
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- aristocratic — Aristocratic means belonging to or typical of the aristocracy.
- undignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
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