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adjective
- 1. associated with or typical of a king; regal: "his kingly duties" Similar
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Learn the meaning of kingly as an adjective that describes something related to a king or royalty. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related words of kingly.
Definition of kingly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Kingly means having the status or rank of king, or of, like, or befitting a king; majestic and regal. Find out more about the word, its pronunciation, translation, and related terms in this comprehensive online dictionary.
Synonyms for KINGLY: regal, royal, princely, aristocratic, monarchical, queenly, monarchic, monarchial, magnificent, monarchal.
adjective. 1. stately or splendid, as resembling, suggesting, or befitting a king; regal. He strode into the room with a kingly air. 2. pertaining or proper to a king. kingly power. 3. having the rank of king. 4. consisting of kings or others of royal rank. kingly personages. adverb.
The earliest known use of the adjective kingly is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for kingly is from around 1384, in Bible (Wycliffite, early version). kingly is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: king n., ‑ly suffix1.
KINGLY means like a king, or related to the duties of a king. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms, and see translations in other languages.
