Definitions for kinglyˈkɪŋ li

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

king•lyˈkɪŋ li(adj.; adv.)-li•er, -li•est

  1. (adj.)pertaining to, suggesting, or befitting a king; regal.

    Category: Government

  2. having the rank of king.

    Category: Government

  3. (adv.)in the manner of a king; regally.

    Category: Government

Origin of kingly:

1350–1400

king′li•ness(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. kingly, kinglike(adj)

    having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

    "symbolizing kingly power"; "the murder of his kingly guest"

Webster Dictionary

  1. Kingly(u)

    belonging to, suitable to, or becoming, a king; characteristic of, resembling, a king; directed or administered by a king; monarchical; royal; sovereign; regal; august; noble; grand

  2. Kingly(adverb)

    in a kingly or kinglike manner


Translations for kingly

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

kingly(adjective)

of, relating to, or suitable for a king

kingly robes; a kingly feast.

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