Throned: meaning, definitions and examples

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throned

 

[ θroʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

royal context

Throned refers to the act of being seated on a throne, symbolizing authority and power, particularly in a royal or regal context. It conveys a sense of majesty and sovereignty.

Synonyms

crowned, enthroned, invested, seated.

Examples of usage

  • The king was throned in a grand ceremony.
  • She felt as though she was throned in her own home.
  • The queen throned above her subjects during the celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "throned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entronizado

🇮🇳 राजसिंहासन पर बैठा हुआ

🇩🇪 thronend

🇮🇩 ditempatkan di atas takhta

🇺🇦 восседаючий на троні

🇵🇱 zasiadający na tronie

🇯🇵 王座に座っている

🇫🇷 trôné

🇪🇸 entronizado

🇹🇷 tahtta oturan

🇰🇷 왕위에 앉아 있는

🇸🇦 جلوس على العرش

🇨🇿 usedlý na trůnu

🇸🇰 posadený na tróne

🇨🇳 登基的

🇸🇮 sedenje na prestolu

🇮🇸 sættur á hásæti

🇰🇿 тақтада отырған

🇬🇪 ტახტზე მჯდომარე

🇦🇿 taxtda oturan

🇲🇽 entronizado

Etymology

The word 'throned' is the past participle form of the verb 'throne,' which originates from the Old English word 'þron' meaning 'seat' or 'chair.' This is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*thronō,' which relates to a place of exaltation or high status. The concept of a throne has deep historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations where rulers would sit elevated above their subjects to signify power and control. The usage of 'throne' has evolved to encompass not only physical chairs but also the idea of royal authority and governance. In medieval times, thrones became highly symbolic, often elaborately designed and situated in prominent locations in castles and cathedrals, representing the divine right of kings and the sanctity of their rule.