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king·ly

kingly

 
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
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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part of speech: adverb
inflections: kinglier, kingliest
definition: in the fashion of a king.
synonyms:
augustly, monarchically, regally, royally
similar words:
grandly, sovereignly
derivation: kingliness (n.)
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