kingly
adjective
king·ly ˈkiŋ-lē 
kinglier; kingliest
1
: having royal rank
2
: of, relating to, or befitting a king
3
: monarchical
kingliness noun
kingly adverb
Synonyms
- monarchal
- monarchial
- monarchical
- monarchic
- princely
- queenly
- regal
- royal
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Example Sentences
a symbol of kingly authority They paid a kingly price for their new house.
Recent Examples on the Web The centuries-old custom involved the Secretary of State of Wales reading the Letters Patent in Welsh, while the Queen bestowed upon Charles five pieces of insignia: a sword, coronet, ring, the gold rod, and the kingly mantle. 
Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2019 Regulus was in Leo when Trump was born, but six years ago, during November 2011, the star moved from the kingly sign of Leo to Virgo. Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2017 An added bonus for those with kingly aspirations: The castle, with swimming pool and tennis court, is rentable. Vanita Salisbury, Town & Country, 30 May 2017 But direct-to-consumer brands like Warby Parker (eyewear) and Everlane (fashion basics), which eliminate both, have let men without a kingly budget score uncompromised style. Scott Christian, WSJ, 3 May 2017
Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2019 Regulus was in Leo when Trump was born, but six years ago, during November 2011, the star moved from the kingly sign of Leo to Virgo. Rebecca Gordon, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2017 An added bonus for those with kingly aspirations: The castle, with swimming pool and tennis court, is rentable. Vanita Salisbury, Town & Country, 30 May 2017 But direct-to-consumer brands like Warby Parker (eyewear) and Everlane (fashion basics), which eliminate both, have let men without a kingly budget score uncompromised style. Scott Christian, WSJ, 3 May 2017 Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
kingly
adjective
king·ly ˈkiŋ-lē
1
: suited to a king
a kingly feast
2
: of a king
kingly power
kingliness
noun
as in majesty
a dignified bearing or appearance befitting someone of royal status from an early age he had that special something, an aura of kingliness that foretold his future rise to the country's presidency Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- majesty
- nobility
- dignity
- elegance
- royalty
- stateliness
- nobleness
- magnanimity
- lordliness
- augustness
- grace
- grandeur
- pompousness
- greatness
- haughtiness
- pomposity
- impressiveness
- magnificence
- splendor
- resplendence
- gloriousness
- high-mindedness
- grandness
- poise
- resplendency
- splendidness
- class