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单词 kingly
释义

kingly

adjective

king·​ly ˈkiŋ-lē How to pronounce kingly (audio)
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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

kingly

adjective

king·​ly ˈkiŋ-lē How to pronounce kingly (audio)
1
: suited to a king
a kingly feast
2
: of a king
kingly power

kingly

adjective

as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler a kingly gift of 50 million dollars to his old alma mater

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • regal
  • royal
  • princely
  • queenly
  • aristocratic
  • monarchical
  • monarchic
  • monarchial
  • monarchal
  • magnificent
  • imperial
  • lordly
  • imposing
  • baronial
  • patrician
  • noble
  • stately
  • majestic
  • monumental
  • heroic
  • heroical
  • grandiose
  • splendid
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