Definition of queenlynext
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 hotel's 18 rooms and five suites are all individually decorated with gloriously over-the-top touches in the form of antiques, sumptuous velvet duvet covers, and regal tones of red and gold that harken back to the property's royal history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Coming from the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, Patrick has the most mellifluous tones, regal and elegant.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Set the scene Set in the heart of Bangkok’s royal quarter, this hotel is mere steps away from The Grand Palace and the famous Reclining Buddha of Wat Po.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Interest is heightened when royal stories cover Princess Diana, who was one of the most famous women in the world, with people fascinated by her life.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Queenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queenly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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