Queen's English (Noun)
Meaning
English as spoken by educated persons in southern England.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Proper etiquette and the queen's English were emphasized at the prestigious boarding school.
- My aunt tried her best to instruct us on how to use proper diction in our words spoken the Queen's English as once refined nobles also acted then
- On Fridays their formal upbringing presented use at Home formally getting what took mastering she raised politely her little pinky up while out dining speaking perfect queen's English
- Her teacher aimed to have the whole school learn the proper use and accuracy of using the Queen's English in everyday vocabulary
- In southern England people who don't speak in the proper version of the queen's English often get shunned from being invited to royal functions