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kingly Definition

kingly (-lē)

adjective -·lier, -·li·est

of, like, or fit for a king or kings; royal; regal; noble

Etymology: ME

kingly Related Forms
king′·li·ness noun
kingly Synonyms

kingly

modif.

majestic, regal, aristocratic; see noble 3, royal 1, 2.

kingly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • crown: Kingly crowns are fashioned from the purest gold; and coins are minted from true silver, on which the royal portrait is stamped.
  • dignity: The coronation ring ( representing kingly dignity, and dating from 1831 ) and the scepters are then presented.
  • rule: The ultimate King over all is almighty God and in Jesus Christ his kingly rule has directly entered time and space.
  • office: This is what we call the kingly office or service of Christ among his people.
  • Messiah: Both the Essenes and Jesus expected an earthly messiah Indeed the Essenes expected two messiahs, a priestly messiah and a kingly messiah.