queen
/kwiːn/
NOUN
1. Female monarch or royal sovereign
A female monarch who rules a realm in her own right, or the wife/widow of a king.
1.1. Monarchy and royalty
Used in political and historical contexts to designate a female sovereign, ruler, or royal consort.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- Queen Elizabeth II reigned for many decades.
- She dressed up as a medieval queen for the costume party.
Related Words
- consort
- princess
- queen consort
- queen mother
- regent
NOUN
2. Attractive or prominent woman
An exceptionally attractive woman, or a prominent female figure in a particular sphere.
2.1. Appearance, beauty, and social prominence
Used in informal or flattering contexts to describe a woman of striking beauty or preeminence.
Synonyms
- beauty
- beauty queen
- belle
- diva
- goddess
- knockout
- stunner
Antonyms
Examples
- She was crowned beauty queen at the annual festival.
Related Words
- charmer
- enchantress
- matriarch
- prima donna