Kingly definition
Of, like, or befitting a king; majestic and regal.
adjective
In a royal way; royally.
adverb
The definition of kingly is a regal person or like a king.
An example of kingly is the way a lion behaves in the jungle.
adjective
Of, like, or fit for a king or kings; royal; regal; noble.
adjective
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Having the status or rank of king.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
kingly
Comparative:
kinglier
Superlative:
kingliestOrigin of kingly
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From Wiktionary
- From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċe (“kingly, royally”), equivalent to king + -ly. Compare Old English cynelīċe (“kingly, royally, publicly”).
From Wiktionary