adj
kingly
Kingly (adj) means belonging to, characteristic of, or fit for a king; regal and majestic. Example: “He greeted his guests with a kingly air of confidence.”
adj
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Belonging to, characteristic of, or fit for a king; regal and majestic.
"Never had sleep been more refreshing nor food tasted more savory, and he began already to harden and his face wore a kinglier look."
— C. S. Lewis (1951)
"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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- kinglier, more kingly
- Superlative
- kingliest, most kingly
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Etymology
From Old English cyninglic, built from "king" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ly."
Related words
Rhymes for kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “kingly” mean?
The word “kingly” means belonging to, characteristic of, or fit for a king; regal and majestic. In plain terms, fit for, or reminiscent of, a king — dignified, majestic, and commanding.
How do you use “kingly” in a sentence?
Here is “kingly” used in a sentence: “He greeted his guests with a kingly air of confidence.”
What is another word for “kingly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “kingly” include kinglike, majestic, regal and royal.
What is the opposite of “kingly”?
The opposite of “kingly” — its antonyms — are unkinglike and unkingly.
What part of speech is “kingly”?
“Kingly” is an adjective.
Where does the word “kingly” come from?
The word “kingly” comes from Old English. From Old English cyninglic, built from "king" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ly.".
