adj
kingly
adj
1
Belonging to, characteristic of, or fit for a king; regal and majestic.
"He greeted his guests with a kingly air of confidence."
How to Use Kingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFit for, or reminiscent of, a king — dignified, majestic, and commanding.
Common pairings
kingly manner
kingly power
Word Forms
kinglier comparative, more kingly comparative, kingliest superlative, most kingly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English cyninglic, built from "king" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ly."
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Rhymes for kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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