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Queenliness

n.capable, kindliterary

What it means

The quality of appearing dignified, gracious, or majestically queenlike.

Reach for it when naming royal-style bearing as an admired quality

Her queenliness came from attentive courtesy rather than jewels.

Choose between these

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  • warm

    dignity

    composed self-respect matters most

    not when Dignity has no specifically royal color.

  • warm

    graciousness

    courteous generosity defines the impression

    not when Graciousness does not imply command.

  • formal

    regality

    royal appearance or manner is central

    not when Regality may emphasize grandeur over grace.

  • formal

    stateliness

    imposing, measured bearing is visible

    not when Stateliness can lack warmth.

  • literary

    majesty

    awe-inspiring dignity is intended

    not when Majesty is much stronger than quiet queenliness.

Said against

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  • indignity
  • coarseness
  • meanness

It naturally appears in

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  • quiet queenliness

    Quiet queenliness distinguished her welcome to every guest.

  • air of queenliness

    An air of queenliness emerged when she took the podium.

  • natural queenliness

    Her natural queenliness needed neither costume nor title.

The word family

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