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king·ly
 kingly
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- pronunciation:
- kIng
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
kinglier, kingliest |
| definition 1: |
having the authority and rank of a king.
The boy was not fit for his kingly office and decisions were made by his councilors.- synonyms:
- monarchical, regal, royal
- similar words:
- imperial, palatine, sovereign
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| definition 2: |
befitting a king; majestic.
They prepared for the visitors a kingly feast.- synonyms:
- august, majestic, regal
- similar words:
- glorious, grand, imperial, magnificent, noble, palatine, royal, splendid
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| related words: |
grandiose |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
kinglier, kingliest |
| definition: |
in the fashion of a king.
- synonyms:
- augustly, monarchically, regally, royally
- similar words:
- grandly, sovereignly
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| derivation: |
kingliness (n.) |
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