Thesaurus results for QUEENLY

queenly

adjective

ˈkwēn-lē

Definition of queenly

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 For the first time, Gaga, whose many years of queenly isolation led her fans to dub her Mother Monster—the patron misfit of the misfits—is publicly discussing a yearning to start a family, retreat from the grind, loosen her vise grip on persona. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for queenly

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The merits of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have been much debated, but few could deny that, in a film of extreme narrative fragmentation, Hathaway’s genuinely regal presence insured that the emotional center held.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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While Harry and Meghan’s decision is a surprise to many, royal historian Ed Owens said recent events created a pathway for the couple's return.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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