Kingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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kingly

 

[ หˆkษชล‹li ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a royal manner

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a king; royal. Having the qualities associated with a king, such as dignity, authority, or power.

Synonyms

imperial, majestic, regal, royal

Examples of usage

  • He greeted her with a kingly nod.
  • The kingly procession made its way through the streets.
  • Her kingly demeanor commanded respect from all who met her.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a royal manner

In a manner befitting a king; grandly, regally, or majestically.

Synonyms

majestically, regally, royally

Examples of usage

  • He ruled kingly, with grace and wisdom.
  • She lived kingly, surrounded by luxury and opulence.

Translations

Translations of the word "kingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น real

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถniglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerajaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะฐั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณlewski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‹ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท royal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ real

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kraliyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกlovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกฤพovskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraljevski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ konunglegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ัˆะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ real

Etymology

The word 'kingly' originates from the Old English word 'cyninglic,' which means 'royal' or 'kingly.' It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe something related to or resembling a king. The term reflects the admiration and fascination with royalty and the qualities associated with kingship.

See also: king, kingdom, kingpin.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,288, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.