queenlike
/'kwi:nli/ Cách viết khác : (queenlike) /'kwi:nlaik/
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Definition
Adjective 1. Having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen: Possessing the dignity, majesty, or characteristics considered appropriate for a queen. 2. Regal; majestic; stately: Exhibiting a noble, dignified, and commanding presence akin to that of a monarch.
Usage
The adjective "queenlike" is used to describe a person, their appearance, demeanor, or actions that evoke the grace, authority, and dignity associated with a queen. It is a formal and complimentary term.
Examples
- She carried herself with queenlike grace throughout the ceremony.
- The portrait captured her queenlike bearing and serene expression.
- His queenlike composure in the face of criticism was admirable.
Advanced Usage
- In a queenlike manner: This adverbial phrase describes an action performed with regal dignity.
- She accepted the award in a queenlike manner, thanking everyone graciously.
Variants and Related Words
- Queenly (adj.): This is a more common synonym with an identical meaning (e.g., ).
- Regal (adj.): Pertaining to or resembling a monarch; royal, majestic.
- Majestic (adj.): Having or showing impressive beauty, dignity, or scale.
- Stately (adj.): Dignified, imposing, or grand in manner or appearance.
Synonyms
Regal, majestic, stately, imperial, sovereign, dignified, noble.
Antonyms
Common, humble, undignified, lowly, servile.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To hold oneself queenlike: To maintain a posture or demeanor of great dignity and self-possession.
- Despite the chaos, she held herself queenlike, a calm center in the storm.
Adjective
- having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
- queenly propriety
- clad in her queenly raiment
- Rosetti's queenly portraits of women