Queenly/ˈkwiːnli/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Authority and Poise Use 'queenly' for someone exuding command and elegance, typically in a leadership role. Her queenly presence commanded respect at the conference. Pro Tip 2/2Not Actual Royalty 'Queenly' can describe non-royal persons or things that resemble a queen in poise or dignity. The headmistress had a queenly air about her.